West, Mary E. (age 12)

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Maker
West, Mary E. (age 12)
Date made
1855
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
A small house with a large tree on both sides in the lower center. Various motifs of birds, baskets of flowers, and flower sprays duplicated on both sides Small rose border all four sides.
Inscription
On / Needle Work / With cheerful hearts we yield to men / The higher honours of the pen / The needle's our great care / In this we chiefly wish to shine / How far the art's already mine / This sampler will declare / / (In cartouche at bottom): Mary E West / Aged 12 Years / December 1856
Length Without Frame
16 1/4"
Length With Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
13 7/8"
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Mrs. William P. Smith, Jr.
Owner Private
Mrs. William Penefield Smith, Jr.