Haines, Catherine (age 13?)

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Maker
Haines, Catherine (age 13?)
Date made
ca. 1830
Origin
Hunterdon Cnty, NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Four-sided, Satin, Queen, Rice
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase script with 26 letters. Stylized pine trees, a lion, large blue birds, small dogs, flowers, geometric hearts, checkered urns with flowers. Pinwheel and flower border all four sides. (Note: surprisingly at the bottom is a seated collared deer previously found only on samplers from the "Hunterdon collared deer" group).
Inscription
When Autums Leaves / My Grave Do Strew / This Work Of Mine / The World May View / (On L): The Work Of Cathar / ine Haines Daughter / Of Isaac & Mary / / (On R): Haines Born / February 24 1812 / JCT CT (Initials are those of Catherine's maternal grandparents) //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17"
Historical Owner
Purchased at auction.
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli