Torrence, Julia Ann

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Maker
Torrence, Julia Ann
Date made
1848
Origin
ME US
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #515 Page 319 1793
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: upper and lowercase, block & script. Numbers 1-8. Simple stitches to form lines. Verse in lower half with various motifs of flowers, baskets of flowers and strawberries. Two color pyramid border all four sides.
Inscription
Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a Youthful hand / And while her fingers oe'r this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a Part / And Write thY name thYself upon her heart / / Julia Ann Torrence SamPler 1848 //
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Length With Frame
26 1/4"
Width Without Frame
16 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
26 1/4"
Historical Owner
Inherited.
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Anne M. Royer