Lowe, Jane

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Maker
Lowe, Jane
Date made
1879
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross over 1, Cross over 2.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block double lettered. Numbers 1-15. Various stitched lines. One cross band at the bottom. A tree, an animal and a geometric motifs. Border not visible.
Inscription
o on dear Child, and still whate'er you do, / With steadfast-step fair virtues-path persue / In each event her still small Voice attend; / And let her be thy first, thy dearest Friend: / Follow her Steps, and she will tread that Road, / Which leads thro'Nature up to natures God. / Jane Lowe Worked this sampler / Anno Domini 1879,
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
13"
Historical Owner
(pg. 111) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA.
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss