Orr, Jane

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Maker
Orr, Jane
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
Bridgewater, MA
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase with 26 letters, lowercase mostly gone. Numbers 1-8. At the bottom a cornucopia with five flowers. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
(Let spotless innocence and truth / My every acti) on guide / And guard my unex / perienced youth / From vanity and (pride). / Jane Orr born Oct / 18 1792 Bridgewat / er //
Length Without Frame
16.25"
Width Without Frame
12.5"
Historical Owner
#2001.000.0004
Owner
Lynn Museum, Lynn, MA
Owner Private
Lynn Museum