Dean, Sarah (age 12)

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Maker
Dean, Sarah (age 12)
Date made
ca. 1817
Origin
Berwick or Saco, ME US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen (Green)
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: lowercase missing X,Y and Z, uppercase block 26 letters and ampersand, uppercase script no J. Numbers 1-(1)0. Narrow saw tooth cross bands. Diminishing rows of decoration near the center bottom. Saw tooth border across the top and down both sides.
Inscription
Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers o?er this canvass move As the first efforts of an infants hand / 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. / Sarah Dean Age 12 //
Historical Owner
A86-567 Gift of Grace Williams, 1952
Owner
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Owner Private
Maine Historical Society