Ferguson, Eunice

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Maker
Ferguson, Eunice
Date made
1831
Origin
NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: P is backwards in all, last one ends at N. Numbers 1-24. Various stitched lines. Large basket of flowers at the bottom with a flower spray on both sides. In the middle a tree with a bird sitting on top. Inner small saw tooth border with an outer arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
O fear the Lord betimes and choose / The paths of heavenly truth / The earth afford no lovelier sight / than a religious youth. / / Eunice Ferguson Long Branch April 22 1831
Length Without Frame
19 7/8"
Length With Frame
21 7/8"
Width Without Frame
16 7/8"
Wdith With Frame
18 7/8"
Owner
Mrs. William P. Smith, Jr.
Owner Private
Mrs. William P. Smith, Jr.