Bacon, Nabby (age 21)

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Maker
Bacon, Nabby (age 21)
Date made
1802
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: three uppercase, one lowercase. 3 sets of numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines and cross bands. Double border all four sides with a triangle in each corner. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Nabby * Bacon * 21 Years / Her Age Born * October 28 In The Year 1781 / Be Hold When I Try My Nedle To In Vie With / My Pen And My Pencil to Prove My Ever Fond / Wish Was Senterd On This To Calm My Dear Par / ents thare Love *** When I Am Dead And In My Grave
Length Without Frame
46.5 cm
Width Without Frame
38 cm
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
A.1951.2.50 Gift of the Heard Foundation
Owner
Museum of Int'l Folk Art, Santa Fe, NM
Owner Private
Museum of Int'l Folk Art