Parcy, Mary

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Maker
Parcy, Mary
Date made
1832
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets. Various stitched lines and cross bands. Hearts, crowns, baskets of fruit or flowers, birds, a dog, a small tree, a large peacock and a maiden. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Heav'nly Father grant that I / May the name of Jesus love / That if shortly I should die / I may go to Him above // Made by Mary Parcy Dec 8 1 8 3 2 //
Length Without Frame
14 3/16"
Width Without Frame
12 3/8"
Historical Owner
#45.18 Gift of Mrs. Richard Wheatland
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts