(At the center): In the midst of mirth remember death / N A N C Y * W Y E R B O R N / OCTOBER the 1 * 1786 / LIVERMORE JUNE 25 * 1805 / Let Love abidee till Death divide //

Maker

Wyer, Nancy (age 19)

Date made

1805

Origin

Livermore, ME US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets. Numbers 1-(1)0. Simple stitches lines. A few scattered motifs. At the bottom a centered flower with heart and diamond motifs and a basket of flowers on the R. Scroll border all four sides.

Inscription

(At the center): In the midst of mirth remember death / N A N C Y * W Y E R B O R N / OCTOBER the 1 * 1786 / LIVERMORE JUNE 25 * 1805 / Let Love abidee till Death divide //

Length Without Frame

15 1/4"

Width Without Frame

16"

Owner

Androscoggin Historical Society, Auburn, ME

Owner Private

Androscoggin Historical Society