Wright, Miriam (age 8)

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Maker
Wright, Miriam (age 8)
Date made
1804
Origin
Northampton, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Laid
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 complete alphabet. At the top a row of a rounded shapes, a row of birds, all with filled background. At the center two facing ducks with trees and animals. Below are several large trees and a row of small trees, a dog on both sides. At the bottom another row of trees. There is a row of birds partially down the L side. A saw tooth border all four sides. I think Miriam had a sense of humor. (Note: Scattered over this sampler are three additional partial alphabets in unusual places. See if you can find them all. //
Inscription
Next unto God dear Father I address / My self to you in humble thankfulness / For all your care and charge on me bestow / The means of learning unto me allow / Go on I pray and let me still pursue Those golden rules the vulgar never knew / MIRIAM WRIGHT AGED 8 YEARS 1804 //
Historical Owner
#68.463
Owner
Historic Northampton, Northampton, MA
Owner Private
Historic Northampton