Smith, Amelia

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Maker
Smith, Amelia
Date made
1837
Origin
PA (?) US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase with triple letters, lowercase with an ampersand. Numbers 1-2(6). Various stitched lines and cross bands. Large house with two chimneys at center bottom. Motifs of birds, pots and baskets of flowers, hearts, small trees. Windmill on lower L. Narrow saw tooth border.
Inscription
LISTEN TO THE AFFECTIONATE COUNSELS OF THY BELOVED PARENTS / TREASURE OF THEIR PRECEPTS * RESPECT THEIR RIPER JUDGEMENT * AND / ENJOY WITH GRATITUDE AND DELIGHT THE ADVANTAGES OF THEIR / SOCIETY * BE GRATEFUL TO YOUR INSTRUCTORS * KIND TO YOUR FRIENDS * / MERCIFUL TO YOUR ENEMIES AND NEVER FORSAKE THE PATHS OF VIRTUE / / AMELIA SMITH / HER * WORK / AUGUST 1 1837
Length Without Frame
16 1/4"
Length With Frame
24 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
20 1/2"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased in Nashville, TN
Owner
Mrs. Lawrence J. Hyde
Owner Private
Mrs. Lawrence J. Hyde