Dix, Abigail (age 11)

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Maker
Dix, Abigail (age 11)
Date made
1836
Origin
RI US
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing both the J and U. Numbers 1-(1)0. Simple stitched lines. Various diamond and other small motifs. Outer saw tooth border all four sides with a reversing arcaded strawberry border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Family Record / Henry B. Dix born / Abigail Livermore / Married Octr 20 1809 / Martha Mar 5 1811 / Harriet Nov 7th 1812 / Charles Nov 1 1814 / Thomas Sep 22 1817 / Abigail April 17 1821 / Mary Aug 5 1822 / Abigail Jan 9 1825 / wrought by / Abigail Dix 1836 aged 11 yrs / 1836 /
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
12"
Historical Owner
#1840.1.23
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society