Starbuck, Sally (age 10)

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Maker
Starbuck, Sally (age 10)
Date made
1809
Origin
Nantucket, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
8 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. 7 with ampersand. Numbers 1-3 and 1-8. One narrow cross band. At the bottom 5 flower motifs. No border.
Inscription
Nantucket Friends School 3 mo Second 1808 / Kimbal Starbuck born first month 22nd 1771 / Mary Starbuck born ninth month 22nd 1770 / Mary Starbuck born tenth month 3rd 1796 / Sally starbuck born fourth month 11th 1799 / Grant I may ever at the morning ray / Open with prayer the consecrated day / Sally Starbuck Finished this Sampler in the / tenth year of her age //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1951.0029.008 Gift of Helen Appleton
Owner
Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA
Owner Private
Nantucket Historical Association
Name of School
Nantucket Friends School, Nantucket, MA