Winter, Amanda K. (1815-1869) (age 12)

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Maker
Winter, Amanda K. (1815-1869) (age 12)
Date made
1828
Origin
Grantham, NH US
Stitches
Straight, Smyrna Cross, Algerian Eye, Cross, Stem, Detatched chain.
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #515. 1793. Page 319.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: each 26 letters. Numbers 1-14. Floral bouquet in a pot on either side of verse. Saw tooth border across the bottom and a zig zag variation border down each side and across the top.
Inscription
(At the bottom): Amanda K. Winter. Grantham. aged 12 years 1828 / Jesus Permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And whilst her fingers on this cloth does move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. //
Length Without Frame
13"
Width Without Frame
16.75"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1998.015.03 Purchased.
Owner
New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH
Owner Private
New Hampshire Historical Society