Damon, Mary L. (age 13)

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Maker
Damon, Mary L. (age 13)
Date made
1825
Origin
Wayland, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Hem, Satin, Surface, Straight.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-11. Various stitched lines. Across the bottom a central flower motif has two baskets of flowers on both sides. Reversing arcaded strawberry all four sides.
Inscription
When we offend against our god / We'll ask his pard'ning love / 'Twas for our sins the Saviour died / And Pleads for us above / Mary L. Damon's work wrought / in the year 1825 Aged 13 years //
Length Without Frame
15.8"
Width Without Frame
12.25"
Historical Owner
#1966.075.02 Gift of Louise H. Taylor
Owner
New Hampshire Historical, Concord, NH
Owner Private
New Hampshire Historical Society