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Sherman, Eliza H. (age 12)

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Maker
Sherman, Eliza H. (age 12)
Date made
1823
Origin
Brimfield, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Outline, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Alphabets, numbers, diamond motif, pictorial flowering trees, houses, star, flowers. Saw tooth border.
Inscription
Wrought by Eliza H. Sherman aged 12 years AD 1823 / While under the instrucion of Miss Sarah Butterworth / / When this you see / remember me when I am gone //
Length Without Frame
13 3/4"
Width Without Frame
14 "
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.112 Purchased in 1993
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village