Bromfeild, Abigail (age 11)

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Maker
Bromfeild, Abigail (age 11)
Date made
1737
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Queen, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 33 Verse 181.2
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: one with double letters with upper and lowercase. All missing the J and U. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines and three large cross bands of arcaded strawberries, carnations and flowers, with partial cross bands of various designs. No border visible.
Inscription
Remember Time Will Come When we / Must Give Account To GOD / How We On Earth Did Live / / Abigail Bromfeild (sic) her Sampler aged / 11 Years 1737 //
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Length With Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
8 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
10"
Bolton & Co. Page
33 Verse 181.2
Owner
Historic New England, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England