Cason, Rebecca

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Maker
Cason, Rebecca
Date made
1746
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Algerian Eye, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: no J or U in 4 of the 5. Each line of alphabets is separated by either a geometric pattern or a cross band. Four crowns. Along lower third are wide panels with pine trees, flowers or animals in each circle. 3 pine trees and 4 animals on a small green lawn across the bottom.
Inscription
(In the upper portion of sampler): Rebecca Cason 1746 (In the lower portion of the sampler): Mary Carter 1746 / With cries we usher in our birth With groans resign our / transient breath / While round stern ministers offare Pain diseas and sorrow / wait //
Length Without Frame
8"
Width Without Frame
14"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Page Dorsey