Lincoln, Mariah (age 10)

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Maker
Lincoln, Mariah (age 10)
Date made
mid. 1800's
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Long and short, Rice.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. 1 ampersand. Numbers 1-9. House on a small hill on lower L with trees lining a fence. On R: 2 girls with garlands play with 3 small sheep. A small boy stands near a tree. (The figures are stuffed with paper). Inscription in a decorative panel. Rose border all four sides.
Inscription
The Glowing Gem the Sparkling stone / May strike the sight with quick surprise / But truth and innocence alone / Can still engage the good and wise / Mariah Lincoln Aged 10 years //
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
16"
Wdith With Frame
18 1/8"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#A4094/1969.355 Gift of Mrs. Harold G. Storke
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England