Scott, Phebe Aldrich (age 12)

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Maker
Scott, Phebe Aldrich (age 12)
Date made
ca. 1810-1820
Origin
Providence, RI US
Stitches
Queen, Cross, Eyelet, Outline.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: 4 with 26 letters, some double letters, #5 ends with E. Numbers 1-10 and 19, 20, 30 and 40. Various cross bands. Small heart and diamond motifs. One large filled in diamond motif. Simple border.
Inscription
(Near the center): Phebe Aldrich Scotts / Marked This In the 12 / Year of her Age / (on the bottom going up the R side): Providence //
Length Without Frame
7 3/4"
Width Without Frame
18"
Historical Owner
#1965.2.46 Bequest of Mrs. (Maria) Allston Thorpe
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society