Carr, Mary Ann (age 7) (born 1818)

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Maker
Carr, Mary Ann (age 7) (born 1818)
Date made
1825
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In the upper half a centered Temple with flying angels on both sides, fruit trees, baskets of flowers or fruit and four green trees. In the lower half a river with three water fowl flows behind a small house, animals lay in the field and a large bird is perched on a branch. A figure far to the R. Reversing arcaded strawberry border with added leaves all four sides.
Inscription
(Above the Temple): The Temple of Fame / (In the lower third on the R): Mary / Ann / Car / 7 Yers / Old 1 8 2 5 //
Length Without Frame
18 3/8"
Width Without Frame
14 7/16"
Historical Owner
#2003.424 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeanette Westfall
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts