Kenyon, Paulina (age 14)

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Maker
Kenyon, Paulina (age 14)
Date made
1828
Origin
RI US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: one with J. Numbers 1-9. Several heart motifs. Alphabets are bordered on the sides with very small rose vines with a wave design across the top. A two story house is at the center bottom with a tree and three flowers on both sides with a diamond motif between them and the trees. No border.
Inscription
FriendshiP thou Soft Pyo Pitious Power / Sweet regent of the Social hour / Sublime thy joys nor understood / But by the virtuous and the good. / / Paulina Kenyon born 17 of 5 / Mo 1814 made 1828 //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1972.302.M2 Gift of Jesse Draper.
Owner
Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, GA
Owner Private
Atlanta History Center