Hawkins, Naomi (age 10)

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Maker
Hawkins, Naomi (age 10)
Date made
1842
Origin
Trowbridge, Wilts England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
A tall two story house in the center of the lower portion with gates on each side of a pathway with deer, animals and a female figure on both sides. Sheep grazing on the front lawn on L and R. Motifs in upper portion of sampler of angels, flowers, eight pointed stars, birds. Reversing arcaded flower border all four sides.
Inscription
Blessed are the dead that die in the lord. / What soloum (sic) reach my ears, / How awful and how grand, / 3 brothers landed safe from fears, / on Cannans happy land. / Naomi Hawkins, her work age 10 finished May 18, 1842. / Trowbridge Wilts //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
21 1/2"
Width Without Frame
13 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
17 3/4"
Historical Owner
Inherited.
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. James R. Moore