Wright, Louisa (age 10)

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Maker
Wright, Louisa (age 10)
Date made
1828
Origin
Westminster, VT US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem, Holbein, Back .
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #515. 1793. Page 319.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Family register. done in a saw tooth cartouche. At bottom is a fruit basket, willow tree and diamond border. Floral border across top and down both sides.
Inscription
FAMILY RECORD / Salmon Wright Born March 28 AD 1766 / Ruth Reed. Born Jan / 27 AD 1776 / Salmon Wright + Ruth Wright Married April 28th 1796 / BIRTHS / Jehial Wright. Bn June 23th 1798 / Lydia Wright Bn Nov. 19th 1800 / Miriam Wright Bn Jan 2. 1803 / Clarissa Wright Bn March 8. 1805 / Mary Ann Wright Bn Dec 20th 1807 / Safford Wright Bn May 4th 1809 / Azariah Wright Bn March 20th 1812 / Erastus Wright Bn Jan 4th 1815 / Louisa Wright Bn Jan 28th 1818 / DEATHS : Safford Wright died Feb 26th 1817 / Clarissa Hallet died Nov 21(18)42 Louisa Wright died June 28th (18)46 / Salmon Wright died April 12 (18)57 / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infant hand / Ore this canvas gently move / Engage her to seek thy love / Wrought by / Louisa. Wright / age 10 yers //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
21 1/4"
Width Without Frame
17"
Wdith With Frame
21 1/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli