Dickinson, Mary (age 10)

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Maker
Dickinson, Mary (age 10)
Date made
1805-1820
Origin
NH US
Stitches
Cross, Gobelin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: lowercase missing the J, both the long and the short style S. Simple stitched lines. Numbers 1-9. Basket of flowers with a small tree on each side. Crown motifs. Narrow cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Mary Dickinson's / sampler wrought in / the 10 year of her age / Variety we still Pur / sue with Pleasure (Note: uses old style s).
Length Without Frame
8 5/8"
Length With Frame
10 5/8"
Width Without Frame
7 1/16"
Wdith With Frame
9 1/16"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#2004.1.19 Estate of Alma Duckworth, N. Haverhill, NH.
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England