Outcalt, Mary Ann

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Maker
Outcalt, Mary Ann
Date made
1818
Origin
New Brunswick, NJ US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Gauze
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 story building with a chimney on both ends, (perhaps a church or school or other New Brunswick landmark). 3 trees behind and a tree on both sides. Flying birds, stags, flowers in baskets, and fruit basket motifs. Strawberry border across top and a diamond border across the bottom and down both sides.
Inscription
May noble motives animate my Soul / Reign in my life and through my actions roll / May virtuous deeds my fleeting hours employ / And heavenly knowledge fill my Soul with joy / / Mary Ann Outcalts Work Sep' 9 1818
Length Without Frame
10 3/4"
Width Without Frame
11 1/8"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli