Hawley, Alma Elizabeth (age 13)

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Maker
Hawley, Alma Elizabeth (age 13)
Date made
1843
Origin
Bethlehem, CT US
Stitches
Cross over 2, Four-sided.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines. Various motifs across the bottom. Simple border all four sides.
Inscription
Norval Hawley was born Janyth7 1801 / Sally Hawley was born June 9th 1805 / Norval and Sally Hawley were married June 11 1826 / Sarah was born March 19th 1827 / Alma was born Jan 20 1838 / Eliza was born Apr 26 1832 / Emeline was born Aug 12 1838 / Charles was born Dec 11 1840 & died Mch 9 1841 / Made by Alma E Hawley in the 13 year of her / age 1843
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
18"
Historical Owner
#1975.35.0 Museum purchase
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society