Adams, Sarah P. (age 8)

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Maker
Adams, Sarah P. (age 8)
Date made
1822
Origin
Northampton, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J, X, Y & Z, lowercase ends with X. Numbers 1-6. Various cross bands. Three borders: outer drawn work, middle saw tooth and inner a five row checkerboard variation.
Inscription
Sarah P. Adams . AE 8 / The Lord is good to all an His tender mercies are / over all his works. He will fulfil the desire of / them that fear him. He also will hear their cry and / will save them. / Northampton August . 1822 //
Length Without Frame
12 3/4"
Width Without Frame
11 1/4"
Historical Owner
#68.461
Owner
Historic Northampton, Northampton, MA
Owner Private
Historic Northampton