Howland, Nabby W. (age 11)

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Maker
Howland, Nabby W. (age 11)
Date made
1820
Origin
Dartmouth, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script and lowercase block missing J's. All done in a stitched rectangle with simple stitched lines. Arcaded vine and floral border all four sides.
Inscription
Virtue alone to happiness is given / Both gratified on earth a& crown'd in (on line above): Heaven / / / Nabby W Howland's Sampler wrought in / the 11th Year of he Age Born March 17th / 1810. Dartmouth August 26th 1820.
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1925.34.3
Owner
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
Owner Private
New Bedford Whaling Museum