Tickner, Mary (age 10)

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Maker
Tickner, Mary (age 10)
Date made
1798
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
Motif sampler with Adam and Eve in the center surrounded by animals, angels, a crown, baskets of flowers, birds, butterflies, trees, strawberry plants, grapes. Saw tooth inner border with an acorn or strawberry outer border.
Inscription
(At the top): Grant Me To Live, And If I Live, To Find / The Dear Lov'd Portion Of A Peaceful Mind. / That Health that Sweet Content, That Pleasing Rest, / which God Alone Can Give, As Suits Me Best. / (A the center bottom): Mary Tickner / Aged 10 Years / 1798 (In L corner): S (In R corner): N
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
13"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.9
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum