The G E N A L O G Y of / EPHRAIM and ABIGAIL TWOMBLY / EPHRAIM TWOMBLY BORN Jul 10 1782 / ABIGAIL TWOMBLY BORN Jul 23 1778 / FREDERIC TWOMBLY BORN Feb 23 1804 / MARY ANN TWOMBLY BORN AP 3 1806 / ELIZABETH TWOMBLY BORN NOv 3 181())? / (On the L): O RESIGNATION heavenly power / Our warmest thoughts engage / Thou art the safest guide of youth / The sole support of age / (On the R): Teach us the hand of love divine / In evils to disern / Tis the first lesson wich we need / the latest which we learn / (At center near the bottom): Mary A Twombly / AEt 12 years Portld / July 3 1817 //

Maker

Twombly, Mary A. (age 12)

Date made

1817

Origin

Portland, ME US

Stitches

Cross, Stem, Faggot, Satin

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Family record with names listed in a centered square with an urn at the bottom corner and a spray of flowers at bottom center. A rose and rosebud border all four sides tied with a bow at the center bottom.

Inscription

The G E N A L O G Y of / EPHRAIM and ABIGAIL TWOMBLY / EPHRAIM TWOMBLY BORN Jul 10 1782 / ABIGAIL TWOMBLY BORN Jul 23 1778 / FREDERIC TWOMBLY BORN Feb 23 1804 / MARY ANN TWOMBLY BORN AP 3 1806 / ELIZABETH TWOMBLY BORN NOv 3 181())? / (On the L): O RESIGNATION heavenly power / Our warmest thoughts engage / Thou art the safest guide of youth / The sole support of age / (On the R): Teach us the hand of love divine / In evils to disern / Tis the first lesson wich we need / the latest which we learn / (At center near the bottom): Mary A Twombly / AEt 12 years Portld / July 3 1817 //

Historical Owner

A86-554

Owner

Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME

Owner Private

Maine Historical Society