May, Mary Perrin

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Maker
May, Mary Perrin
Date made
1825
Origin
Lincoln, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
9 alphabets: both uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-9,9-14 and 1-11. Various wide and narrow cross bands. In the lower half are two baskets and two urns with flowers. Zig zag border done in the center of two single cross stitch borders.
Inscription
As some fair violet lovliest of the glade, / Sheds its mild fragrance on the lonely shade, / Withdraws its modest head from public sight / Nor courts the sun nor seeks the glare of light / So Woman born to dignify retreat / Unknown to flourish and unseen be great / to give domestic life its sweetest charm / With softness polish and with virtue warm / Fearful of fame unwilling to be known / Should seek but heavens applauses and her own / (In a stitched cartouche at center bottom): Mary Perrin May / February / 1825 //
Historical Owner
#1969.5411 Original to Codman House, Lincoln, MA
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England