Morse, Emily Ann (age 11)

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Maker
Morse, Emily Ann (age 11)
Date made
ca. 1828
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Satin, Sawtooth, Cross, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A genealogical sampler with a heart in the center and the names in five circles. At the bottom of the square are two facing love birds, a flower between them, with a basket of flowers on the R and the L. Meandering outer flower border all four sides with a bow at center top.
Inscription
(In a sawtooth stitched square in the center); Benjamin Morse born May 6, 1787 Died Mar 12, 1830 AE48 / Married March 30, 1807 / Lovely Morse born Oct. 17, 1784 / Harriet Morse born Jan 14, 1809 Married Nov 22, 1827 Ward B. Harthen / Charles Morse born July 19, 1811 / Emily Ann Morse born Oct. 6, 1817 (Below the square): (On the L): Wrought / by (On the R): E. A. / Morse / AE 11 //
Length Without Frame
20 1/4"
Length With Frame
21 1/4"
Width Without Frame
20 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
22"
Original Frame
No
Owner
NSCDA Martin House Farm, N. Swansea, MA
Owner Private
NSCDA-Martin House Farm