Morse, Sally (age 11)

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Maker
Morse, Sally (age 11)
Date made
ca. 1790
Origin
Searsport, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block missing the J, with Ampersand. Lowercase has backwards q, long style S. Numbers 1-9. One flowered plant at center bottom. All done in a three sided stitched rectangle. Reversing arcaded carnation border on both sides and across the top.
Inscription
S a l le y M o r s e / S E A D G E D 11 //
Length Without Frame
11.25"
Length With Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
7.25"
Wdith With Frame
10 1/4"
Historical Owner
#79.80.7 Gift of Mrs. William Hacker 1981
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
Owner Private
Allentown Art Museum