(Starts on the third line down and uses I for J and V for U): MarY * CLAR / K * IT IS MY NaMe * / AND * WITH * MY * ne / e*Dle * I * WROVGT * The * SaME * anD * IF * / MY * SKILL * IT HADD / Been * BeT*TeR * I WO / VLD * Have * menDeD * e / VeRY * leR * Mary / CLARK * madE * THIS / SA * mPLEr * in * THE / * YeAR * oOF * OVR * LO / RD * 1*7*4*6* / (Note: this stitching is done from the bottom ): MaRY * CLaRK * WaS / BORN * IUne THre * e * ! *7 * 0* 3 //

Maker

Clark, Mary

Date made

1716

Origin

Newbury, MA US

Stitches

Cross, Eelet

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 38

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

A band sampler stitched from both ends using multicolor threads. Diamond and scroll cross bands. No border.

Inscription

(Starts on the third line down and uses I for J and V for U): MarY * CLAR / K * IT IS MY NaMe * / AND * WITH * MY * ne / e*Dle * I * WROVGT * The * SaME * anD * IF * / MY * SKILL * IT HADD / Been * BeT*TeR * I WO / VLD * Have * menDeD * e / VeRY * leR * Mary / CLARK * madE * THIS / SA * mPLEr * in * THE / * YeAR * oOF * OVR * LO / RD * 1*7*4*6* / (Note: this stitching is done from the bottom ): MaRY * CLaRK * WaS / BORN * IUne THre * e * ! *7 * 0* 3 //

Length Without Frame

18 1/4"

Width Without Frame

7 1/2"

Historical Owner

Gift of Mrs. Charles H. Atkinson

Bolton & Co. Page

38

Owner

Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA

Owner Private

Historical Society of Old Newbury