Lamson, Mary W. (age 9)

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Maker
Lamson, Mary W. (age 9)
Date made
1811
Origin
Beverly, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: Simple stitched lines. Greek key border all four sides.
Inscription
Among the various shades of man / Can there be one who sees my way / Your God is like a shining light / That turns the darkness into day. / Mary W. Lamson Aged 9
Length Without Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
11"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Gift to the Society
Owner
Beverly Historical Society, Beverly, MA
Owner Private
Beverly Historical Society