Barriere, Anne

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Maker
Barriere, Anne
Date made
1820
Origin
Baltimore Cnty, MD US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #647. 1795. Page 336.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
At the center two story brick house with five windows, a central door with fan lights, and two chimneys set on a large gated front yard. A large tree on L and R. A garland of flowers across the top. Reversing arcaded carnation border all four sides.
Inscription
(At the top): May Heaven protect may God defend and fortune smile until time shall end / That every one prove Just and true shall ever by my prayer adieu / Count that day lost where low desending sun from thy hand no actions done / (At the bottom): Ann Barriere wor(k) October fifth 1820 //
Length Without Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
17"
Historical Owner
#1968.28.1 Gift of Mrs. Blays S. Bowerman
Owner
Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD