Noyes, Polly (age 10)

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Maker
Noyes, Polly (age 10)
Date made
1774
Origin
NH (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Herringbone, Queen, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: upper case block, no J or U, with ampersand. In lower half motifs of crowns, a bird, hearts, flowering plants. Arcaded carnation border all four sides.
Inscription
Polly Noyes Her Sampler Made / In ThenTh Year Of Her / Age Born October The / 9th 1764 //
Length Without Frame
16 1/4"
Width Without Frame
9 7/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.6 Purchased
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village