Mc Neil, Polly

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Maker
Mc Neil, Polly
Date made
1792
Origin
Litchfield, CT US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase 26 letters with ampersand, lowercase missing J, with long style S. Various stitched lines. Numbers 1-10. Some small motifs: heart, diamond. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
POLLY Mc / NEIL S * EXAMPL / ER / Ct / 1792 //
Length Without Frame
5 1/4"
Width Without Frame
6 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1914-15-30
Owner
Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
Owner Private
Litchfield Historical Society