Abbot, Sally (age 11)

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Maker
Abbot, Sally (age 11)
Date made
1809
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Stem, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all uppercase, one script: each with 26 letters and several scattered practice letters. One ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Various stitched lines. Across the top a band with a centered basket of flowers with facing lions on both sides, small flowers, trees and birds. Reversing arcaded carnation border on both sides, saw tooth border across the bottom. //
Inscription
Sally * Abbot * aged 11 * Born / February * 24 * In * The * Year * / 1798 / c f k s v s r m //
Length Without Frame
13 "
Length With Frame
16 1/4"
Width Without Frame
14 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased at Northeast auction in 2002
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Lane W. Goss