Humphres, Jane (age 14)

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Maker
Humphres, Jane (age 14)
Date made
mid 19th century
Origin
PA US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase with backward Z., lowercase missing J and has the long style S. Two cross bands. Various bird motifs, butterflies, basket with flowers, two figures, small animals. Numbers 1-14. Arcaded acorn border all four sides.
Inscription
A* Saviour*Is*My* HoPe / He Bought Me With His Blood / He Rose He Reign*And Sends *His (at the end of the next line): HelP / That*I*May* Live To God / Jane Humphres / Her Work / Aged 14 //
Length Without Frame
13 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Historical Owner
Donated to the Society by Sybil Tatum Jones in 1939. It was previously owned by Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania and was purchased at a sale of his collection.
Owner
Gloucester County Historical Society, Gloucester, NJ
Owner Private
Gloucester County Historical Society