Chase, Sally (age 7)

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Maker
Chase, Sally (age 7)
Date made
1800
Origin
Saco, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 137 Verse 606
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: ampersand. Numbers 1-11. Various geometric stitched lines. Floral band with birds across bottom. Inner saw tooth border with geometric flower outer border.
Inscription
Let Spotless Innocence and truth / All my actions guide / And Guard My inxperienst Youth / from Vanity and pride. Sally Chase HER SAMPLER MARKED THE 8 YEAR OF / HER AGE 1800 BOrn MAY th 10 E(?) C 1793
Length Without Frame
17 1/8"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1959.743 Gift of Miss Caroline Marrett.
Bolton & Co. Page
137 Verse 606
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England