Smithies, Mary (age 19)

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Maker
Smithies, Mary (age 19)
Date made
1856
Origin
Salt Lake City, UT US
Stitches
Cross over one and two, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Training Cloth
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: each complete but uppercase script the Z is placed after the M (lack of room issue). Numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines. A basket of fruit on each side of cartouche with name at the bottom. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
(In small box in center): E. W (Near bottom): Our Mountain Home. The. State. of: / Deseret. G. S. L. City. SeP. 3 1856 &. (n cartouche at center bottom): Mary. Smithies. / Born. Oct 7. 1837. AE / .19 years.
Length Without Frame
19 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Historical Owner
#90001-923 (Catalog available at www.dupinternational.org)
Owner
Pioneer Memorial Museum, Salt Lake City, UT
Owner Private
Pioneer Memorial Museum