Harris, Abigail (age 11)

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Maker
Harris, Abigail (age 11)
Date made
1822
Origin
Poland, ME US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: #4 missing the J. All with ampersand. Number 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Wave border all four sides.
Inscription
September . 2 / Abigail Harris Poland aged 11 / wrought in the year of our lord 1822 / the spacious firmament on high / With all the blue ethereal sky / And spangled heav ns a shining frame / Their great original proclaim //
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Owner
Androscoggin Historical Society, Auburn, ME
Owner Private
Androscoggin Historical Society