Richards, Mary (age 13)

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Maker
Richards, Mary (age 13)
Date made
1808
Origin
Portland, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Rococo, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: most with 26 letters. Numbers 1-14. Stitched lines. A rose stem on both sides of the verse. The bottom panel has a three story building with a green lawn and a tree. A partial second building, also three stories is on the L. On the upper R are three sheep in a meadow. Arcaded rose border all four sides.
Inscription
Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord, / How good thy works appear! / Open mine eyes to read thy word, / And see thy wonders there. / My heart was fashion'd by thine hand, / My service is thy Due, / O grant that I may understand / The duties I must do! / M A R Y R I C H A R D S Aet 13 years Portland / July 13 1808 //
Length Without Frame
21"
Width Without Frame
19"
Historical Owner
#1941-69-13 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, NY, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum