H a n n a h S t o w e l l B r i g g s 1808 / AGED 9 YEARS / / (Note: Hannah Briggs was the daughter of Ezra Briggs of Hanover, MA. She was born March 5, 1799. Married Deacon Ara brooks, Feb. 20, 1823 )

Maker

Briggs, Hannah Stowell (age 9)

Date made

1808

Origin

Hanover, MA US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: 2 without J, last one ends with y. Numbers 1-9. Two simple stitched lines. No border.

Inscription

H a n n a h S t o w e l l B r i g g s 1808 / AGED 9 YEARS / / (Note: Hannah Briggs was the daughter of Ezra Briggs of Hanover, MA. She was born March 5, 1799. Married Deacon Ara brooks, Feb. 20, 1823 )

Length Without Frame

10.75"

Length With Frame

12.25"

Width Without Frame

9.5"

Wdith With Frame

10.75"

Historical Owner

Gift of Mary Folsom

Owner

Hingham Historical Society, Hingham, MA