Sandiford, Mary (age 9)

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Maker
Sandiford, Mary (age 9)
Date made
1840
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In the center is Solomon's Temple, birds and butterflies flying above, plants and flowers. Floral vine border all four sides.
Inscription
(At the top): And in the fourth year was the foundation of the house / of the Lord laid. So Solomon built the house and finished / it. in the eleventh year in the eight month was the house / finished throughout all the parts thereof and according / to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. / (At the bottom): A Representation of Solomons temple / Mary Sandiford Aged 9 1840 //
Length Without Frame
22 1/2"
Length With Frame
24"
Width Without Frame
19 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
21"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#80.27.1 Museum purchase in 1980.
Owner
National Heritage Museum, Lexington, MA
Owner Private
National Heritage Museum