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Hough or Trask family

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Maker
Hough or Trask family
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
Bozrah, CT US
Stitches
Cross over 2, Algerian eye, Rice, Straight.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets plus 24 additional letters: two are missing the Z. Additional letters are: AFSASCKSCEHFS / MLSALSRASIS / Simple stitched lines. Small border all four sides.
Inscription
No inscription.
Length Without Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
6 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1997.106.1 Donated by Noah Webster House (obtained from Gertrude Hough)
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society