Edwards, Frances M. (age 13)

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Maker
Edwards, Frances M. (age 13)
Date made
1837
Origin
Essex County, NJ US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In the center a Berlin work pattern of a large church with monuments and willows on a striated lawn. Large floral motifs in all four corners. Reversing honeysuckle & leaf vine border all four sides.
Inscription
Hark From the tombs a doleful sound / My ears attend the cry / Ye living men come view the ground man / Where you must shortly lie / We must all come to judgement. hallelujah / / (At the bottom): Frances M Edwards Sampler / Aged 13 Years January 28 1837 / /
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
22"
Width Without Frame
16"
Wdith With Frame
22"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli