McConihe, Mary A. (age 14)

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Maker
McConihe, Mary A. (age 14)
Date made
1832
Origin
Merrimack, NH US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase script missing J, uppercase block 26 letters, done in a rectangle in center of sampler. Small house at bottom set on a lawn with two trees on the L. Large flower border starts at the center bottom, up both sides and meets at the top.
Inscription
The lofty trees though e'er so great / The Plants the flowers and vines / The useless herb beneath our feet / Bespeak a hand divine / Wrought by Mary A. McConihe / born Jan 30 1818 Merrimack NH / Sep 2 1832 M. McCoy inst
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1963.305 Gift of Mrs. George H. Wilson
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England