Lawrence, Julianna

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Maker
Lawrence, Julianna
Date made
1830
Origin
District of Columbia or Baltimore, MD US
Stitches
Cross, Outline,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A realistic depiction of the 4th St. Patrick's church in Baltimore is at the center. A pine tree on each side. One wide cross band with leaves and small blossoms. Reversing arcaded carnation border all four sides. The fourth St. Patrick's Church in Baltimore was the model for the building embroidered on this sampler and while this sampler is marked "Washington City," it is not known if the sampler was worked there or in Baltimore.
Inscription
(At the center top): St Patrick 's Church / (On the L): In this place I will give / Peace saith the Lord / of hosts (On the R): Blessed are they that / Dwell in thy house / O Lord / (Near the bottom): Julianna Lawrence Work Washington City July 1830 //
Length Without Frame
21 1/4"
Width Without Frame
22"
Historical Owner
#1996-229 Museum purchase
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg