Taylor, M.

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Maker
Taylor, M.
Date made
1821
Origin
Newbury, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: lowercase done 3 letters at a time in each heart going across at both top and bottom ending with numbers 1-2-3-4 in the last 4 hearts. Uppercase done in each heart from top to bottom with one letter in each heart. A large basket of flowers center top a cross band at the beginning and end of the verse. A stylized basket of flowers facing the center at each inner corner. The hearts form the border all four sides.
Inscription
(In the center): (note): uses the long style S): Lord search my thoughts and try my ways / And make my soul sincere, / then shall I stand before thy face / And find acceptance there. / (Below): M. Taylor 1821 //
Length Without Frame
12 1/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/4"
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury