Bradford, Sally M. (age 11)

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Maker
Bradford, Sally M. (age 11)
Date made
1824
Origin
Cornwall, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block with 26 letters, uppercase script miss the J and U, lower case ends at t. Numbers 1-12. Two birds, small geometric motifs. No border.
Inscription
Sally M. Bradford,s Sampler Aged 11 / Years Cornwall Sept,r th 1 , 1824 / S . B. S x B S x B S x B S x B //
Length Without Frame
8 3/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.17 Purchased in 1956.
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village