Pickard, Hannah (age 12)

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Maker
Pickard, Hannah (age 12)
Date made
1801
Origin
Providence, RI US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Long and short, Stem, Filling, Whip, Feather.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: Uppercase cursive, no J or U, with ampersand. 2 large columns with an arch, surrounded by floral sprays. A bird sits at the top. Baskets of fruit and flowers at the bottom.
Inscription
Hannah Pickard 's Work, Wrought / At Twelve Years Old May 1801 /// While these delightful arts my tender mind employ / May I prepared be My Maker to enjoy. // (On back of frame "Sampler made by Hannah Pickard of Rowley in 1801 at 12 years old)
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Length With Frame
20"
Width Without Frame
15"
Wdith With Frame
18 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1962.129 Gift of Mrs. Bertram K. Little
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England
Name of School
Mary Balch School, Providence, RI