Jeffreys, Mary (age 12)

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Maker
Jeffreys, Mary (age 12)
Date made
ca. 1832
Origin
RI US
Stitches
Cross, Queen.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: Upper and lowercase, each 26 letters. Numbers 1-(1)0. Vase of flowers with bird. Tulip & carnation border all four sides.
Inscription
Large and small M on L of verse, and large and small J on the R. / May I begin in early youth / to utter and encourage truth / And when at last I close my eyes / May angels guard me to the skies. /// Mary Jeffreys wrought / this sampler July 1832 / Aged 12 years //
Length Without Frame
11 1/4"
Length With Frame
13"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
13"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Ann Ott