Bucknam, Ruthe F. 1805-1877 (age 11)

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Maker
Bucknam, Ruthe F. 1805-1877 (age 11)
Date made
1816
Origin
Medford, MA US
Stitches
Hemstitch, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: no J. Numbers 1-7. Simple stitched lines. Uses long style s in verse. Narrow scallop border all 4 sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF LYDIA BUCKNAM WHO / DIED AUG 10 1802 / SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF MR SPENCER BUCKNAM / WHO DIED JAN 17 1811 / / Ruth F Bucknam aged 11 years 1816 / No more my God I boast no more / Of all the duties I have done / I quit the hopes I held before / And trust the merit of thy son / Peace to thy dus //
Length Without Frame
13.75"
Width Without Frame
12"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1970.501.04 Gift of Alberta R. Drew
Owner
New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH
Owner Private
New Hampshire Historical Society