Whittemore, Mary W. (age 12)

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Maker
Whittemore, Mary W. (age 12)
Date made
1818
Origin
NH US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #515. 1793. Page 319.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each 26 letters. Numbers 1-9. Inscription and makers name in a square cartouche, with a triple border of strawberries, flowers and crescents on all four sides.
Inscription
1818 / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infant hand / / And while her fingers oer this canvass mo ve / / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / / With thy dear children let her share a part / / And write thy name thyself upon her heart / / / 12 years / / Wrought by Mary W Whittemore aged //
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Josephine Ferrara