Horton, Perthany Bailey (age 14)

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Maker
Horton, Perthany Bailey (age 14)
Date made
1836
Origin
Unknown
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Top panel has trees and flower motifs. Second panel has a tree in the center with urns and flowers on either side. Third panel has trees and plants. At the bottom a large centered tree. Strawberry border all 4 sides.
Inscription
The Garden of Eden / (On L side): And the Lord God cal / led unto Adam and / said unto him, Where / art thou. And he / said, I heard thy voice / in the garden, and I was / afraid, because I was / naked and hid myself. On R side: And the Lord God said / onto the woman / what is this that / thou hast done. And / the woman said. The / serpent beguiled / me and I did eat. // (At the bottom): Perthany Bailey Horton Aged 14 June 21 1835 //
Length Without Frame
24"
Length With Frame
25"
Width Without Frame
20"
Wdith With Frame
21"
Historical Owner
Inherited.
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Alice Torrey Irving