Stull, Jane M.

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Maker
Stull, Jane M.
Date made
1839
Origin
Hunterdon County, NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Crossed corners, Eyelet, Chain, Satin, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: lowercase has J inserted, last alphabet ends with Y. Numbers 1-9. In the center a landscape with houses, birds, pine tree, urn with pyramid of fruit and a monument. At the bottom a large angled heart, a Greek key band, a tiny boat with oar and a memorial to the stitcher's deceased baby sister. A reversing strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
Often I seek my lord by night / Jesus my love my souls delight / With warm desire and restless thought / I seek him oft but find him not / JANE. M Stull IN 17 yr 1839 / JEMIMA STULL departed this life in the yr 1836
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli
Name of School
Hunterdon House and Heart group, Hunterdon Cnty, NJ Amy Stockton Lundy or Elizabeth Witham Lundy