Thomas, Nancy D. (age 10)

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Maker
Thomas, Nancy D. (age 10)
Date made
1826
Origin
Brunswick, ME US
Stitches
Cross,Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Family names listed. A monument just below center with a willow hanging over. Small fern and flower motifs. Geometric style flowers at the bottom. Across top and down both sides a reversing arcaded border with zig zag stitches and flowers between each arcade.
Inscription
Family Reccord / Consider and Nancy Thomas Married February 18 1814 / William P Thomas born Dec 11 1814 Died September 22 1818 / Nancy Dearborn Thomas born SePtember 22 1816 / Jane Thomas born June the 22 1818 / APPhiah Groas Thomas born sePtember 2 1819 / Lucy Dearborn Thomas born SePtember 15 1821 / Consider Thomas born June the 25 1823 / (on the R of the tomb): Tis education forms / The common mind / Just as the twig is bent / The tree's inclined / (At the center bottom): Wrought by / Nancy D Thomas / May 19 1826 //
Historical Owner
A86-556 Maine Historical Society purchase, 1967
Owner
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Owner Private
Maine Historical Society