Wyman, Mary (age 14)

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Maker
Wyman, Mary (age 14)
Date made
1825
Origin
Hallowell, ME (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
6 alphabets: #1 with 26 letters, each of the others incomplete. Numbers 4, 6, 3. Various wide and narrow cross bands. Narrow cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
The rainbow is very glorious but it soon / Vanishes away life is good but it is soon / swalloweb uP in death The rose is sweet / Mary Wyman born APril 4 aged 14 / years //
Length Without Frame
44 cm
Width Without Frame
27 cm
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Laurel Gabel