- Maker
- Perry, Sarah
- Date made
- 1822
- Origin
- Litchfield, CT US
- Stitches
- Cross.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase 26 letters plus ampersand, Script no J, ends with M. A large eagle with wings spread is in the center above a small cartouche where stitchers name appears. A floral spray on both sides. Hemstitch (?) border. Done by student at Litchfield Academy.
- Inscription
- Sarah Perry / Miss Pierces / Litchfield 1822 //
- Length With Frame
- 16 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 13"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- #1987-02-0
- Owner
- Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
- Owner Private
- Litchfield Historical Society
- Name of School
- Litchfield Academy, Litchfield, CT
