Longfellow, Mary (age 8)

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Maker
Longfellow, Mary (age 8)
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script and lowercase both missing the J. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Small solid stitch inner border with an outer border of round circular flowers(?).
Inscription
Mary Longfellow / Aged 8 Years / Count that day lost whose slow descending sun / Views from thy hand no virtuous action done //
Historical Owner
A85-352
Owner
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Owner Private
Maine Historical Society