Bevan, Harriot (age 11)

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Maker
Bevan, Harriot (age 11)
Date made
1830
Origin
Lifton, England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each complete. Two ampersands. Numbers 1-15. Various stitched lines and cross bands. Small motifs of animals, flowers, a crown. At the bottom center a large basket with a potted plant, a small plant on either side. Triple border of cross stitch, inner saw tooth pattern and another cross stitch, all four sides.
Inscription
Trust not in the knowledge nor in any / Living creature bhut rather in the grace of / God who helpeth the humble and humbleth / The proud / / Harriot Bevan Her Sampler Lifton / June 9th(on line above) / 1830
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
10"
Owner
The Bridges
Owner Private
Sally Bridges