Bassett, Rebecca (age 10)

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Maker
Bassett, Rebecca (age 10)
Date made
1806
Origin
Salem County, NJ US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block #1 with 26 letters. Lowercase has both the long and the short style S. Uppercase #2 ends with I. Tricorn side borders and cross with circles top and bottom border.
Inscription
R e b c c a * B a s s e t t * w a s * B or n 3 rd day / o f * T h e * 4 th m o * 1 7 9 6 * 9 t h m o * 1 8 0 6 //
Historical Owner
Collection of the Salem County Historical Society
Owner
Salem County Historical Society, Salem County, NJ
Owner Private
Salem County Historical Society