Clark, Mary B.

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Maker
Clark, Mary B.
Date made
1832
Origin
Gloucester, MA US
Stitches
Satin, Cross, French knots, Stem, Drawn work, Couched.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Floral vines spring from urns in the bottom corners. The two vines meet at the top. The bottom band, approx. 4 1/2" deep, contains a checkered flower basket at left and a weeping willow at right. Between them is a tiny strawberry plant with three strawberries. An inner ruled border frames the Clark family record.
Inscription
Family Record / George Clark born Sept. 25th 1778 Died June 9th, 1847 / Sally Day born Sept. 16th 1780 July 2d 1850 / Married July 21st 1799 / Children's names Born Died / George Clark Jan. 10th 1801 July.20th 1847 / Sally Clark Nov. 22nd 1802 April.6th 1886 / John Clark Nov.21st 1804 / James Clark Nov. 22d.1806 Nov.26th 1828 / Susan Clark June 1st 1809 May. 30th 1860 / Elizabeth Clark Aug. 7th 1816 Aug. 19th 1876 / Mary B. CLark Nov. 22d 1818 Sept.26th 1860 / Wrought by Mary B. Clark / 1832 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
21"
Width Without Frame
17"
Wdith With Frame
21"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli