Plummer, Mary C. (age 13)

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Maker
Plummer, Mary C. (age 13)
Date made
1839
Origin
Portland, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Family members names listed in the top two thirds of a large rectangle. The lower third lists the names of those who passed away. At the bottom R and L a weeping willow. A grape vine and large rose border up the sides with a large rose spray at the center top. (See #4262 for a similar sampler).
Inscription
G E N E A L O G Y / William Plummer born in Portland Feb 5 1801 / Abigal Tobie born in Gorham Oct 2 1808 / MARRIED APRIL 28 1824 / PROGENY / Sarah T Plummer born in Portland Nov. 19 1804 / Mar C Plummer born in Portland June 17 1826 / Charles M Plummer born in Portland March 11 1828 / William Plummer born i Portland Jany 24 1829 / John M Plummer born in Portland Jany 24 1831 / William Plummer born in Portland April 6 1833 / Ellen Plummer born in Portland Jany 19 1835 / Ellen M Plummer born in Portland Jany 1 1837 / Esther T Plummer born in Portland Feby 23 1839 / Hiram T Plummer born in Portland July 28 1840 / Esther T Plummer born in Portland May 12 1843 / DEATHS / Sarah T Plummer died in Portland March 28 1827 / William Plummer died in Portland May 8 1830 / Ellen Plummer died in Portland Jany 2 1836 / Esther T Plummer died in Portland Sept 11 1837 / William Plummer died in Portland Feby 24 1857 / William Plummer died in Portland Feby 28 1855 / Mary C Osborne died in Portland Sept 3d 1870 / (At the bottom): Mary C Plummer / Portland Maine Age 13 // Note: Stitcher's death (Mary C. Osborne) was recorded by another hand). //
Historical Owner
A86-550 Gift of Marguerite Chamberlain, 1936
Owner
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Owner Private
Maine Historical Society