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Smith, Mary Ann

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Maker
Smith, Mary Ann
Date made
1820
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. U and V are reversed in all. Number 1-11 and 12-14. Various stitched lines. Greek key border all four sides.
Inscription
Happy the girl who learns in youth / To Praise her creators name / Who listens to the voice of truth / And ever seared holds the same. / Mary Ann Smith 1820 //
Length Without Frame
12 5/8"
Width Without Frame
10"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.40 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester. MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum