Chaffee, Thirza (age 10)

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Maker
Chaffee, Thirza (age 10)
Date made
1823
Origin
Wilbraham, MA US
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: #3 missing J. One ampersand. Numbers 1-10. Simple stitched lines. A few small geometric motifs, cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Thirza Chaffe / Born Oct. 31 1813 Age 10 //
Length Without Frame
5 3/4"
Width Without Frame
9"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.42 Gift to the museum in 1962
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village