Shute, Mary

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Maker
Shute, Mary
Date made
1817
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Double faggot
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Wide cross bands and simple stitched lines. At the bottom a large basket with flowers in the center, an animal and tree on the L and a bird and tree on the R. Simple cross stitched border.
Inscription
Mary Shute ??????/ / 1 8 1 7 / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infant's hand. //
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Historical Owner
#43.175 Gift of Mrs. William C. Strong
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts