Tufts, Martha (age 11)

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Maker
Tufts, Martha (age 11)
Date made
1784
Origin
Charlestown, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Whip, Star, Stem, Long and short, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block no J or U, has an ampersand, uppercase script no J. Several narrow cross bands and various stitched lines. Cross stitch border.
Inscription
Martha Tufts is my / name New England is / my nation Charlest / own is my nativ / e place and Christ / is my salvation / Was born April the 28 1773 / I made this sampler July the 5 1784
Length Without Frame
12"
Length With Frame
14 1/4"
Width Without Frame
6"
Wdith With Frame
8 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1982.244 Bequest of Eleanor Clarke Bowser
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England