Hutchins, Olive (age 17?)

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Maker
Hutchins, Olive (age 17?)
Date made
1827
Origin
Anson, ME US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: 2 complete, #1 with ampersand. 1 missing the J, 2 end with J followed by N. Numbers 1-9. Various narrow cross bands, a leaf spray in the center of the second line. All done in a stitched square. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
O l i v e H u t c h i n s / A n s o n J u l y 5th 1827 //
Historical Owner
A86.552
Owner
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME