Tyrrel, Sophia K. (age 13)

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Maker
Tyrrel, Sophia K. (age 13)
Date made
1829
Origin
Windsor, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Stin, Long, Short, Stem. Split.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: three with 26 letters, one with just ABC. Ampersands. Numbers 1-9. Large basket of flowers at center bottom with a large flower on both sides. Some stitched lines and narrow cross bands. No border.
Inscription
When youth's soft season shall be over / and scenes of childhood charm no more / My riper years with joy shall see / That proof of infant industry. / Wrought by Sophia K. Tyrrel at the age of 13 / August 6 1829
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
18 1/4"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
17 11/16"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1990.2 Gift of Mr. Herbert T. Armitt
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England