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Maker
Unknown
Date made
19th century
Origin
Walcottville, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block some double and triple letters, lowercase complete, uppercase script missing J, has an ampersand. Number 1-11. Zig zag border with tiny flowers all four sides.
Inscription
(On the L): I love to da as I am bid. / I love to Please MaMa / I love to get my lesson too / And spell to my PaPa / (On the R)) (name missing) / aged 6 years / Wolcottville. (CT - now Torrington) / x x //
Length Without Frame
10"
Length With Frame
12 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
19 3/4"
Historical Owner
#79.80.51 Gift of Mrs. William P. Hacker
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
Owner Private
Allentown Art Museum