Stuttard, Mary (age 9)

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Maker
Stuttard, Mary (age 9)
Date made
ca. 1890
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block with double letters. Numbers 1-7 and 1-8. Various stitched lines and one Greek Key cross band. Small border all four sides.
Inscription
God is the kindest and best of beings. He is our / Father. He approves us when we do well: / he pities us when we err; and he desisres to / make us happy for ever. How greatly should / we love so good and kind a Father; and how / careful should we be to serve and please him. / Mary Stuttard. Aged 9 years. //
Length Without Frame
43.5cm
Width Without Frame
47.5cm
Historical Owner
#H990.284.2
Owner
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Canada
Owner Private
Museum of Vancouver