Gardner, Mary (age 12)

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Maker
Gardner, Mary (age 12)
Date made
1812
Origin
Hingham (MA)? US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Chain, Bullion, Surface satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Preceded by vowels AEIOUWY. Numbers 1-9. A flower and leaf border starts at center bottom and ends there with a bow. A rose motif in each corner.
Inscription
Plain as this canvas was, as plain we find, / Unlettered unadorned the female mind. / No fine ideas fill the vacant soul, / No graceful coloring animates the whole. / With close attention carefully inwrought, / Fair education paints the pleasing thought, / Inserts the curious line on proper ground, / Completes the whole, and scatters flowers around. / Mary Gardner Aged 12 / 4th ?? North School Hingham
Length Without Frame
20"
Width Without Frame
15 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-365 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Name of School
North School, Hingham (MA)?