Haynes, Sally (age 12)

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Maker
Haynes, Sally (age 12)
Date made
1785
Origin
Boston, MA US
Stitches
Eyelet, Chain, Hemstitch, Satin, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes......... Verse #92 (var). 1818. Page 267.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each with 26 letters, one with an ampersand. Numbers 1-10. Simple stitched lines plus some cross bands. Reversing arcaded strawberry and flower border all four sides.
Inscription
Sally Haynes Was Born / In Boston June The 8 1773 / & markt This in The / year of our Lord 1785 / When friends are gone and money spent learning / is most excellent. This you see remember me. //
Length Without Frame
9"
Width Without Frame
9 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#0007 Gift of Mary Pickford Photo by M.S. Frazier
Owner
Dedham Historical Society, Dedham, MA
Owner Private
Dedham Historical Society