Mellon, Agnes

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Maker
Mellon, Agnes
Date made
1825
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase script missing Z (no room). Numbers 1-10. Various small cross bands and stitched lines. House in lower third with small trees. Pots and baskets of flowers. Carnation border all four sides.
Inscription
If I am right. thy grace impart . / Still in the right to stay . / If I am wrong . O teach my heart / To find the better way / / Agnes Mellon / made this work / in the year / 1825 //
Length Without Frame
11 3/4"
Length With Frame
13 3/4"
Width Without Frame
16 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
17 3/4"
Historical Owner
Purchased.in Pennsylvania
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Duggan