Frisbie, Almira (age 11)

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Maker
Frisbie, Almira (age 11)
Date made
1823
Origin
Wolcott, CT US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block with many letters done two or more times each. Lowercase missing the J. Possible another alphabet on line 7 but stitches appear to be gone. Numbers 1-12. Various stitched lines. Various motifs scattered about. One row of motifs across the bottom. Primarily hanging strawberries. Zig zag border all four sides.
Inscription
(On fifth line): Almira Frisbie / (In lower half): Almira Frisbie Wrought this in the / 11 year of her age. / Wolcott July 18 1823.
Length Without Frame
12 1/4"
Width Without Frame
14 3/4"
Historical Owner
#X72.604
Owner
Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT
Owner Private
Mattatuck Museum