Doliber, Annis b. Oct. 6, 1751 (age 11)

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Doliber, Annis b. Oct. 6, 1751 (age 11)
Date made
1767
Origin
Marblehead, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 42 Verse 357
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block missing the J and U. Numbers 1-12. Simple stitched lines. Three flower motifs across the bottom. Zig zag border all four sides.
Inscription
ANNIS / DOLIBER HER SAMPL / ER WORK-D IN THE 16 / YEAR OF HER AGE 17 / 67 LORD LET THE SO / N SHINE OF THY FACE / SO CLEAR MY EYES & C / LENSE MY HEART TH / AT BEING SEASON*D / WITH THY GRACE M / Y SOUL MAY TAST HO / W SWEET THOU ART //
Length Without Frame
7 1/2"
Width Without Frame
10"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
MMHS
Bolton & Co. Page
42 Verse 357
Owner
Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA
Owner Private
Marblehead Museum