Drew, Sarah Snelling (age 9)

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Maker
Drew, Sarah Snelling (age 9)
Date made
1828
Origin
Boston, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 150
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each 26 letters. 1 ampersand. Numbers 1-11. Cross bands at top and bottom. Saw tooth border across top and down both sides.
Inscription
Wrought by Sarah / Snelling Drew Aged / 9 years Boston March / the 17th 1828 / Be virtuous & be H / appy.
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
7 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1932.508 Gift of Mrs. Sidney R. Burleigh
Bolton & Co. Page
150
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England