Leap , Mary Ann

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Maker
Leap , Mary Ann
Date made
1849
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Long, Short, Chain, Eyelet, Star.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block 26 letters. Motifs of birds, grapes, tulips, baskets of flowers, dogs. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
(on L): When her cries come forth / Then I return to the(e) / The victory is gained / for christ hath / Made us free / (On the R): Mary Ann Leaps work done / In the year of our lord one / Thousand eight hundred / And forty nine 1849 / / (In a centered cartouche): Tell me ye knowing and / discerning few / Where I may find a friend / that's firm and true / / Joseph & Mary Leap / Joseph A Leap Henry M Le / ap Benjamin H.L. M.A . Leap
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Length With Frame
24 5/8"
Width Without Frame
17"
Wdith With Frame
25"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1924.21 Gift of Miss Mary Wheelwright
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England