Reynolds, Emily Mariah (age 12)

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Maker
Reynolds, Emily Mariah (age 12)
Date made
1822
Origin
Killingly, CT US
Stitches
Cross over 2, Cross over 1.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each complete. Numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines. Small motifs. Saw tooth cross band at the bottom.
Inscription
Jesus Permit thy gracious nam to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / Emily Mariah Reynolds Sampler / Wrought by her in the 12th year of her / age / KILLINGLY July 31th 1834
Length Without Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
18 1/8"
Historical Owner
#1973.2.0 Museum purchase
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society