Smith, Martha Ann (age 9)

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Maker
Smith, Martha Ann (age 9)
Date made
ca. 1846
Origin
Perth Amboy, NJ US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Listing of name and birth dates of parents and 6 children. Flower motifs flank the time and inscription. Unusual flower border all four sides.
Inscription
The / FAMILY RECORD / Joel Smith Born Febuary 1st. 1806 / Hannah Smith Born December 20th 1809 / Joel Smith & Hannah Oakley Were / Married November 16th 1831 Antoinette / Smith Born October 23d. 1832 Juliette Smith / Born Jun 10. 1834 Marth Anna Smith Born / April 28th. 1837 Joel Brewster Smith Born / May 20th. 1840 Mary Oakley Smith Born / September 4th. 1842 Idawilla Smith Born / December 1st. 1844 Idawilla Smith died / December the 9th. 1846 Marked by / Martha Anna Smith in / Her 9th year / Perth Amboy New Jersey / Middlesex County
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Length With Frame
20 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15 1/8"
Wdith With Frame
19 1/8"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli