Joy, Mary Ann (age 13)

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Maker
Joy, Mary Ann (age 13)
Date made
1821
Origin
Madbury, NH US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Rococo, Satin, Long, Short, Split, Gobelin, Chain, Rice, Star
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: lowercase no J, both long and short style S. Numbers 1-9. Vowels AEIOUWY. Various initials. Narrow cross bands. Large basket and urns of flowers at the bottom on a green lawn. Floral leaf border on both sides and an narrow inner border.
Inscription
Madbury August 29 / Mary Ann Joy aged 13 years 1821 / (On L): O source of wisdom I implore / Thy aid to guide me safely oer / The slip'ry paths of youth / (On R): O deign to send a steady ray / To point the sure the certain way / To virtue and to truth. //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
21 1/8"
Width Without Frame
16 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
20 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1923.601 Gift from Miss Mary Wheelwright
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England