Burch, Mary (age 11)

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Maker
Burch, Mary (age 11)
Date made
early 1800's
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each complete. lower case has long style S. Various narrow stitched lines. Numbers 1-10. At the bottom motifs of a carnation a bowl, a cup with a handle, a tea pot and two other.
Inscription
(On bottom L): Mary Burch's sampler / Wrought in the 11th year / of her age / (On the R): This work is done / That you may see / The care my guard/ians / Took of me //
Length Without Frame
7 1/4"
Width Without Frame
18"
Historical Owner
#1955.48.38b Gift of Dr. James.
Owner
Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD
Owner Private
Maryland Historical Society