Barrell, Mary Sayward (age 10) (1803-1889)

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Maker
Barrell, Mary Sayward (age 10) (1803-1889)
Date made
1813
Origin
New England (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 26 letters plus ampersands. Numbers 1-12. 1 heart cross band and simple stitched lines. Cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Mary Barrell aged 10 years Finished her sam / pler August 2 1813 industry is praise worthy //
Length Without Frame
10 1/4"
Width Without Frame
9 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1977.563 Gift of family of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England