Bridgeo, Sally (age 12)

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Maker
Bridgeo, Sally (age 12)
Date made
1803
Origin
Marblehead, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linsey-Woolsey
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A flowered arch decorates the center of this sampler. At the bottom R stands a young girl in a long colonial style dress. She is tossing seed to a large bird at her feet. A large basket of flowers on the R and a tree with another bird perched at the top. An inner wave border with an outer reversing arcaded carnation border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Sally Bridgeo / Her Sampler / Wor.d in the / 12 year of Her / age / Next unto God dear / Parents I adress myself / to you in humble thankfulnes for / all your card & charge on me be / stowed the means of learning un / to me allowed //
Length Without Frame
21"
Width Without Frame
16"
Historical Owner
#1970.3 Donated by Mrs. Henry E. Rider
Owner
Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA
Owner Private
Marblehead Museum