Brigham, Susan (Sukey) Lorinda (age 11)

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Maker
Brigham, Susan (Sukey) Lorinda (age 11)
Date made
1796
Origin
Northampton, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Whip, Satin, Queen, Button hole, Chain.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: lowercase missing the J. Numbers 1-3 and 4-10, all done in a rectangular cartouche. In the lower half a central basket of flowers surrounded by six floral motifs. Three borders: large flowered vine, small scalloped and a saw tooth with small flower outer border.
Inscription
(In a saw tooth cartouche): Sukey Lorinda Brighams sampler / Wrought in the eleventh year of her age / 1796 //
Length Without Frame
17.6"
Width Without Frame
13.9"
Historical Owner
#68.444 Gift of Thomas Munroe Shepherd
Owner
Historic Northampton, Northampton, MA
Owner Private
Historic Northampton