Swan, Mary (age 12)

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Maker
Swan, Mary (age 12)
Date made
1799
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing the J. One ampersand. Numbers 1-11. Various cross bands. In the bottom panel a centered fruit tree with two a birds perched at the top. A small tree and flowering plants on both sides. Flying insects. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
Mary Swan her sampler / made in the 12 year of her age / 1799 //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#T1702 Gift of Cummings E. Davis
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum