White, Ann

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Maker
White, Ann
Date made
ca. 1810-1820
Origin
Nethrlands(?)
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing J, first also missing Z. Numbers 1-10. Various small cross bands. Around the family register in the lower third are a multitude of spot motifs: hearts, various birds, geometric trees, crowns, male figure in Dutch style clothes each with a dog by his side. Inner border of small flower like design with an outer border of hearts, flowers, and diamonds, with an arrow shaped design in each corner.
Inscription
(In center): on Friendship Tell me Ye Knowin / g and discerning few Where i ma / y find a friend both firm and t / rue who dare stand by me w / hen in deep distress and then h / is love and friendship most ex / press / (In cartouche near bottom of sampler): Ann White borne the 12 of March by half after 4 o'clock in the morning 1796 Wm. White born 30 July 1799 at 10 oclock in the moring A..r A White born Augs't the .?.. 1802 half after 12 o'clock in the morning
Length Without Frame
12 7/8"
Width Without Frame
8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury