Morey, Betsy Connor (1826-1898 (age 10)

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Maker
Morey, Betsy Connor (1826-1898 (age 10)
Date made
1836
Origin
Wilmot, NH US
Stitches
Herringbone, Buttonhole, Algerian eye, Outline, Slanted Straight & Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets in block uppercase. 26 letters most with q not Q. 1 lowercase alphabet. Numbers 1-6 & 7-12. Simple stitched lines. No border.
Inscription
(On the L): Tis true religion that will give / Real Pleasure when we love / Tis true religion that will suPPly / Solid comfort when we die / Au gust 16th 1829 Wil mot / (On the R): Betsey / Con nor / Morey / aged 10 dec 14 //
Length Without Frame
24.8"
Width Without Frame
18.3"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969.504.03 a New Hampshire Historical Collection
Owner
New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH
Owner Private
New Hampshire Historical Society