Shorey, Mary E. (age 12)

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Maker
Shorey, Mary E. (age 12)
Date made
1837
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Numbers 1-6 and 7-12. Cross band of facing birds. Small trees at bottom and sides with perching birds.
Inscription
There is a land of pure delight / Where saints immortal reign / Infinite day excludes the night / And pleasures banish pain. / Mary E. Shorey Born April 12th / 1825 Aged 12 years 1837 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
19 1/4"
Width Without Frame
17"
Wdith With Frame
19 1/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1918.1417 Gift of Miss Mary Wheelwright
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England