Savage, Mary Ann (age 9)

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Maker
Savage, Mary Ann (age 9)
Date made
ca. 1825
Origin
Middletown, CT US
Stitches
Cross over two, Cross over one, Satin, Gobelin, Long and short, Half cross, Chain, Outline, Straight
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
At the top: two birds face each other atop a floral design with a beehive at the center with a small green landscape. At the bottom: A field with two trees and a fence, a steepled church. A weeping willow branch hangs over a monument with an urn on top. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
Family Register / (On L): Seth Savage / born April 1 1790 (On R): Phobe Ward was / born Mrch 24th 1781 / / (In center): and Maried / May 15th 1813 / Maria was born Feb. 11 1814 / Mary Ann was born June 6th 1816 / S (?) was born (note: next few lines are illegible). (On monument at bottom R): Sacred to the me / mory of S S who / died Sept 3 1818 /
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1987.165.0 Obtained from A. Collins Antiques
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society