Haigh, Fanny (age 12)

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Maker
Haigh, Fanny (age 12)
Date made
1838
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
Mirror image sampler with various motifs of trees, parrots and other birds, baskets of flowers, single flowers. Arcaded small flower border all four sides.
Inscription
May I a branch of Jesus be / And grow into a fruitful tree / On some good ground let me stand / And often feel the pruning hand / Fanny Haigh * Work / aged 12 1838 //
Length Without Frame
20 1/4"
Width Without Frame
20 5/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.61 Gift of Miss Ann V. Cameron
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England