Bailey, Harriett (age 11)

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Maker
Bailey, Harriett (age 11)
Date made
ca. 1830-1840
Origin
Newburyport, MA US
Stitches
Satin, Algerian, Cross, Herringbone.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block ends with q, all have J and U. Last ends with an ampersand. Simple stitched lines. All done in a saw tooth stitched cartouche. A few small motifs. Rose flower border across the top and up both sides with an outer triangle border. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Wrought by Harriett Bailey Aged 11 years
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
17"
Original Frame
Unframed
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury