Gilmore, Keziah (age 9)

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Maker
Gilmore, Keziah (age 9)
Date made
1799
Origin
Salem County, NJ US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 164 Verse 528
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Weeping willow with verse in lower half and inscription (to younger sister?) Arcaded strawberry border.
Inscription
AG EG / K Gilmore Born the 26th of April / A.D. 1790 / (In the upper R side borders) worked in my 9th year March 19th 99 KG / In vain doth earthly life afford / A momentary shade / It rises like the prophet's gourd, / And withers o'er my head / But of my Saviour's love possest, / No more for earth I pine / Secure of everlasting rest / Beneath the heavenly vine / IG DG CG RG AAG / Sarah Gilmore born Jan 6th 1797 (sister?)
Length With Frame
13"
Wdith With Frame
15"
Original Frame
No
Bolton & Co. Page
164 Verse #528
Owner
Salem County Historical Society, Salem, NJ
Owner Private
Salem County Historical Society