Metford, Elizabeth (age 12)

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Maker
Metford, Elizabeth (age 12)
Date made
1824
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A verse fills the upper portion. The lower half is filled with many motifs of flowers in baskets, flowering plants with a perching bird, small fir trees. At the center bottom a two story building with a bird perched in each corner. On both sides are a two small black dogs, a large flowering plant and smaller flower motifs. On both sides at the bottom are more flowers and small trees.
Inscription
(At the top): Friendship like love is but a name / Unless to one you stint the flame / The child whom many fathers share / Hath seldom known a fathers care / / (Below the house at the bottom): Elizabeth Hetford / finished this work / in the 12 year of her / age 1824 / /
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Drusilla Carter