Hibbert, Hannah

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Maker
Hibbert, Hannah
Date made
1773
Origin
Marblehead, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: no J's. Numbers 1-12. Several narrow cross bands and basic stitched lines. Eyelet scroll inner border and an arcaded unfinished outer border.
Inscription
Hannah * Hibbeard * Wroug / ht * this * in * JULY * Ye * 20 * 1773 / Hannah Hibbert is my name / and English is my nation / Marblehead is my dwelling / place and christ is my / salvation / When I am dead / and in my grave HLH
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Width Without Frame
11"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#2005.5 Gift of Cornelia D. Oliver
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA