Maupin, Ann Pasteur (age 10) (1781-1824)

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Maker
Maupin, Ann Pasteur (age 10) (1781-1824)
Date made
1791
Origin
Williamsburg, VA US
Stitches
Four-sided, Marking cross, Double cross, Reversible cross, Eyelet, Outline, Running.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block !-K Numbers 1-11 / Various cross bands. In the center Adam & Eve and the Tree of Knowledge, two flying birds above. A ladder on the L, a key on the R. Crowns, hearts, fruit trees, plants. At the bottom a stag on L and R. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
Oh Heavenly Virtues Thines Sacred Flame / And Still My Soul Pays Homage To Thy Name / (At the center bottom): Ann Pasteur Maupin Her / Sampler October The / Twentieth Ninety One In / The (Tenth) Year Of / Her Age 1 2 3 4 //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
11 1/8"
Historical Owner
#1981-161 Purchased from descendant Howard Oscar Singleton, 1981
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg