Bray, Mary

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Maker
Bray, Mary
Date made
1815
Origin
US or England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Motifs of various types of trees, flying birds, flying insects, birds perched on branches, men holding birds, flying angels, castles, animals, baskets of flowers. Trefoil and small flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(At top): Let others wish for pomp and state / And strive and study to be great / Grant me kind Heaven that I may find / In a sound body a sound mind / With just as much of worldly self / As help a friend and help myself. (In small box in center): Mary Bray / Her work / 1815 /
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Width Without Frame
13"
Owner
The Bridges
Owner Private
Sally Bridges