Shearman, Peace (age 14)

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Maker
Shearman, Peace (age 14)
Date made
1822
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 221 Verse 488 (var)
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: upper, lowercase and script. 2 with ampersands, #1 with a backwards J. Numbers 1-(1)0. Simple stitched lines. Diamond border across top and down both sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
The loss of a father is much / The loss of a Mother is more / The loss of Christ is such a loss / That no man can restore / Peace Shearman's Needle Work / Wrought in the 14 Year of her age 1822
Historical Owner
#1904.57
Bolton & Co. Page
221 Verse 488 (var)
Owner
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
Owner Private
New Bedford Whaling Museum