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Leighton, Frances (age 12)

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Maker
Leighton, Frances (age 12)
Date made
1813
Origin
Eliot, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: #1 with all letters, others are missing J, O, W or Y, Z.
Inscription
Frances Leighton is my name and america is my nation eliot is my / dwelling place and christ is my salvation AE 12 Dec 1813 //
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
13.5"
Historical Owner
##1976.17
Owner
The Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME