Littlefield, Mary A. (aged 9)

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Maker
Littlefield, Mary A. (aged 9)
Date made
1830
Origin
Wells, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Various cross bands and small strawberry and flower motifs. All done in a stitched rectangle. Flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(In the center): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infant s hand / And while her fingers oer this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / with thy dear people let her share a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart / (In two columns at the bottom): (On L): Virginia 1807 New York 1814 / Massachusetts 1620 / N Hampshire 1623 / N Jersey 1624 / Delaware 1627 / Mary land 1634 / R Island 1636 / Connecticut 1633 / N Carolina 1650 / S Carolina 1650 / (On the R): Pennsylvania 1682 / Georgia 1733 / Vermont 1749 / Kentucky 1775 / Tennessee 1765 / Ohio 1788 / Louisiana 1699 / Indiana 1730 / Mississippi 1716 / Illinois 1747 / Alabama 1783 / (In the center reading from the bottom up): Wrought by / Mary A Littlefield Aged 9 yrs / Wells Sept 16 1830 / (Bottom center): Maine 1630 / Missouri 1663 //
Length Without Frame
24.5"
Width Without Frame
16"
Owner
Androscoggin Historical Society, Auburn, ME
Owner Private
Androscoggin Historical Society