Corbett, Mary (age 10)

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Maker
Corbett, Mary (age 10)
Date made
1832
Origin
MA (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. At the bottom L a willow tree, a small flower and tree on both sides of the trunk at the bottom and with a bird sitting on a branch, leans over a tomb with two urns on top. On the right side three motifs. Reversing arcaded strawberry border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
(In a cartouche on the R): Wrought / by / Mary Corbett / AG 10 years / AD 1832 // (On the tomb stone: In memo / ry of / A A C / AE 19 Mo's / (On the R): This lovely bud so young and fair / Called hence by early doom, / Just came to show how sweet a flower / In paradise would bloom. //
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
20.5"
Width Without Frame
17"
Wdith With Frame
22"
Historical Owner
#08.1.1
Owner
Pittock Mansion Society, Portland, OR
Owner Private
Pittock Mansion Society