Shattuck, Sally (age 13)

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Maker
Shattuck, Sally (age 13)
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Feather, Cross, Satin, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes ......... Page 221. Verse #601. 1771. Page 331. (Illus. pg. 275)
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets. Numbers 1-(1)0. Scene with a house, barn and shed all joined together, trees in the background, fence at one end, lawn and path in front. Floral border on both sides and across the top.
Inscription
How blest the maid whom circling years improve / Her God the object of her warmest love. / Whose useful hours successive as they glide / The book the Neddle and the pen divide / Sally Shattucks Sampler aged 13 years //
Length Without Frame
22 3/4"
Width Without Frame
21 1/2"
Historical Owner
#13.032
Owner
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art