Meader, Anna (age 12)

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Maker
Meader, Anna (age 12)
Date made
1800
Origin
Nantucket, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
n a saw tooth stitched rectangle three panels with the verse in the first, A large basket of flowers, perched birds on strawberry plants, flowers and Nantucket trees. Panel three with a large carnation plant in a two handled urn, perched birds, two small black collared dogs and (Nantucket) trees. Reversing arcaded tulip and carnation border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
See How The Lillies Flourish White and Fair / See how the Ravens Feed From Heavens Care (In the center): THis Markt / in / 1800 / (At center bottom): Anna Meader Born Septem / ber the 22 in 1788 / Markt at / Nantucket School This Markt in / 1 8 0 0 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
15 5/8"
Historical Owner
#1971.0062.008 Gift of Robert M. Waggaman
Owner
Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA
Owner Private
Nantucket Historical Association
Name of School
Nantucket School, Nantucket, MA