Gisinar, Mary

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Maker
Gisinar, Mary
Date made
1820
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: 1 ends with V, 1, complete. Numbers 1-8. Motifs at the bottom include geometric trees, flowers, hearts, one bird, a small dog with a white collar. Narrow border on three sides.
Inscription
(On L) FEAR THE LO / RD anD HE WI / LL BE A TENdER / FATHAR Un / to thee / RemembeR MA / n And Bare In / mind A TrusTY / FRIenD is HeR / D to FIND EHe / n YOU FInd the / m tRusty And / / (On the R): MARY GISNAR / bORN THA 26 / DAY OF THAn mO / nTH 1803 12345678 / Whwn I AM de Ith / And In mY GRAVe / Annd AlL my BonES / ARe RoTEn This / You mAY se tp Re / memBer me Lest I / ShouLd Be ForGo / tton /(Initials in the bottom panel include): I G L G S W M G 1820 //
Length Without Frame
18 1/2"
Length With Frame
12 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
16"
Historical Owner
#64.519
Owner
The American Museum in Britain, Bath, UK