Clark, Mary(?)

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Maker
Clark, Mary(?)
Date made
ca. 1820
Origin
Conway, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Clark family record. Near the bottom two white doves, three strawberries. Across the bottom a centered tree with a dog, a potted plant, and a large flower on both sides. Lower R corner has white cross stitch, possibly intended to cover the entire background. Flowering vine border all four sides. (Note: the two doves are typical of the White Dove School Samplers).
Inscription
Family Record / Scotto Clark Born July 14 1767 / Rebecca Emerson. born Dec th 14 1777 / They Were Married Nov th 7 1804 / OffsPring / Mary Moody Clark Born SePt rh 26 1805 / Sabra Cobb Clark Born Sept th 1 1807 / Fidelia Clark Born Jan th 22 1811 / Rebecca Emerson Clark Born May 26 1813 / An Infant Born May th 19 1815 / Died on the Same Day / Louisa Strong Clark Born APril 11 1818 //
Length Without Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
16.1"
Historical Owner
#68.455
Owner
Historic Northampton, Northampton, MA
Owner Private
Historic Northampton