Merrill, Mary Ann (age 11)

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Maker
Merrill, Mary Ann (age 11)
Date made
1830
Origin
(Norwalk)? CT US
Stitches
Cross, Chain, Crewel
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase cursive missing J. Numbers 1-17. Various stitched lines. Bottom has large roses and other flowers and grapes. Strawberry border all four sides. (Picture of back of sampler in catalog is a riot of color. The cream color roses are pink, the grapes a deep purple. The stitching is beautiful!)
Inscription
Mary Ann Merrill AD 11 Ys
Length Without Frame
15 1/2"
Width Without Frame
16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#528 (Catalog available at www.dupinternational.org)
Owner
Pioneer Memorial Museum, Salt Lake City, UT
Owner Private
Pioneer Memorial Museum