Whittington, Mary (age 12) (born 1798)

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Maker
Whittington, Mary (age 12) (born 1798)
Date made
1810
Origin
MD US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sugar canes on two sides of the center. Cartouche of flowers tied with ribbons on both sides with name in center. 4 birds, many flowers and large strawberries. Grape vine border across the top and on both sides. Acorn border across the bottom.
Inscription
Mary . Whittingtons . sampler / Worked in the year 1810 //
Length Without Frame
15 3/4"
Length With Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
21 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
23 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Owner
NSCDA Mount Clare, Baltimore, MD