Toppan, Mary (age 12)

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Maker
Toppan, Mary (age 12)
Date made
1762
Origin
Newbury, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 80
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both without the J and the U, with an ampersand. Greek fret, carnation and other cross bands. Saw tooth border. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
(Note: uses both the long and the short style S): Goodness and Mercy ever follow / Those that .....//
Length Without Frame
11 1/2"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Bolton & Co. Page
80
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury