Swett, Aroline L. (age 9)

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Maker
Swett, Aroline L. (age 9)
Date made
1826
Origin
Newbury, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
6 alphabets: 2 partials, 2 missing the J. Numbers 1-10. Various cross bands. At the bottom a green lawn with a basket of flowers with two birds and a small tree on both sides. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
(On the L): Daniel Swett born....Nov 2. 1772 / Joanna Bragdon.......Dec 22. 1781 / Married......May 9. 1815 / Daniel Swett died...Oct 9. 1827...(On the R): Aroline Lydia born....April 18. 1817 / Charles Bradley.........Jan 10. 1819 / William Henry.. July 13. 1820 / Laura Francis......Jan. 15 1824 / (On the L): When youth's soft season shall be o'er / And scenes of childhood charm no more / (On the R): My riper years with joy shall see / This proof of early industry / (In a rectangle at the bottom): Aroline L. Swett AE / 9 Years 1826 .. //
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury