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Brown, Olive (age 10-12)

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Maker
Brown, Olive (age 10-12)
Date made
1830
Origin
Windham, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Long-arm Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. One ampersand. Numbers 1-12. Various cross bands. Diamond motifs. Long arm cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Olive Brown Windham / O B / / O count the moments as they fly / for when God calls we all must die. //
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1951.9.3
Owner
Historical Society of Glastonbury, Glastonbury, CT
Owner Private
Historical Society of Glastonbury