Sevey, Sarah

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Maker
Sevey, Sarah
Date made
1773
Origin
Portsmouth, NH US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Herringbone
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: #1 missing the J, U and Z, #2 missing the J and U. Simple stitched lines. No border.
Inscription
SARAH SEVEY IS / MY NAME ENGLA / ND IS MY NATIONS I / S PORTSMOUT / H IS MY DWELLIN-G / PLACE AND CHRI / ST IS MY SALVATI / ON THE YEAR 1733
Length Without Frame
14 1/2"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1951.73 Gift of Miss Hersey
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England