Strickland, Nellie (age 13)

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Maker
Strickland, Nellie (age 13)
Date made
1803
Origin
Glastonbury, CT US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: some letters done twice. Numbers 1-11. Various stitched lines. Simple motifs in the lower third. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Nelly . Strickland / Sampler . Marked . This . In . / Her . 13 Year . Of . Her Age / Glastenbury August th 27 . / 1803 //
Historical Owner
#1998.45
Owner
Historical Society of Glastonbury, Glastonbury, CT
Owner Private
Historical Society of Glastonbury