Lawrence, Sarah (age 13) (born June 15, 1802)

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Maker
Lawrence, Sarah (age 13) (born June 15, 1802)
Date made
1815
Origin
Concord, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, French knots, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block complete with ampersand, others missing letters. At the bottom a tall house on a green lawn. A fruit tree with two baskets below to the R. All done in a tree sided saw tooth rectangle. Undulating border of vines and grapes on both sides and across the top. Outer solid border all four sides.
Inscription
Teach me to feel anothers woe / To hide the fault I see / That mercy I to others / That mercy show to me / Sarah Lawrence AE 13 / Born in Concord June 15, 1802 //
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Length With Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
12"
Historical Owner
#68.77
Owner
The American Museum in Britain, Bath, UK
Owner Private
The American Museum in Britain