Wikoff, Sarah T. (age 14)

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Maker
Wikoff, Sarah T. (age 14)
Date made
1832
Origin
NJ
Stitches
Cross over 1 and 2, Queen, Satin, Running or Back.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Elaborate floral motifs. Basket of tulips and baskets of fruit. A green hill at the bottom with white animals. Motifs below the two tables on either side. Done at the Cream Ridge Seminary in NJ.
Inscription
Jesus permit thy Gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a youthful hand / And while her fingers on the canvas move / Incline her tender heart to seek thy love / Sarah. T. Wikoffs work wrought in the year / of our Lord 1832 under the tuition of / Eleanor T Stephens Cream Ridge Seminary
Length Without Frame
19 3/4"
Width Without Frame
17"
Historical Owner
#9799 (Catalog available at www.dupinternational.org)
Owner
Pioneer Memorial Museum, Salt Lake City, UT
Owner Private
Pioneer Memorial Museum
Name of School
Cream Ridge Seminary, NJ