Smith, Mary E.

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Maker
Smith, Mary E.
Date made
1841
Origin
Baltimore, MD US
Stitches
Counted Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A large house with two chimneys sits on a lawn divided by diagonal paths (or fences), with ducks and dogs. Small halves of buildings on either side. Trees both large and small on L, a floral spray on R. Grape vine border all four sides. (Note: known as a "Diagonal Path Sampler" since all of the girls who stitched these 5 samplers lived in the same general area of Baltimore, MD).
Inscription
Seek Him that maketh the seven stars and Orion / and turneth the shadow of death into morning / and maketh the day dark with the night that calleth / for the water of the sea and popureth them upon the / face of the earth. The Lord is his name. / (from Amos Chapter 5, verse 8). Mary E. Smith Oct.r 12th 1841
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
20"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
20"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Barbara K. Randau
Owner Private
Barbara K. Randau