Post, Maria D. (age 13)

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Maker
Post, Maria D. (age 13)
Date made
1829
Origin
Saybrook, CT US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script no J. Numbers 1-7. Four narrow cross bands and two motifs. Greek Key border all four sides.
Inscription
Executed by Maria / D. Post in her 13 Year / Saybrook June 18, 1829
Length Without Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Gift of Lewis Scranton.
Owner
Old Saybrook Historical Society, Old Saybrook, CT
Owner Private
Old Saybrook Historical Society