Rees, Mary

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Maker
Rees, Mary
Date made
ca. 1827
Origin
Montgomery Cnty, Upper Providence, PA US
Stitches
Cross, French knots, Half cross, Herringbone, Running, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Wool
Predominent Motif
A scene on the L with two brown cows, two sheep, one lamb, a dog and a tree. To the R is a field with a row of tulip-like flowers and tiny blue trees. A white post and rail fence is in mid distance. Behind the fence is a field and on the horizon line are two cottages. On a large hill to the right tall spruce-like trees. A flock of birds fly in the sky.
Inscription
Ye stubborn oaks, and stately pines / Bend your high branches and ador-(e / Praise God, ye beasts in different str-(ains / The lamb must bleat the oxen roar. / Ye birds his praise must be your theme / Who form'd to song your tuneful voice, / While the dumb fish that cuts the stre-(am / In his protecting care rejoice. / Ye flow'ry plains, proclaim his skill; / Ye vallies, sink before his eyes / And let his praise from every hill / Rise tune ful to the neighb'ring ski-(es / M A R Y R E E S 1 8 2 7 E Robinson Teacher //
Length Without Frame
20 3/4"
Length With Frame
27 1/8"
Width Without Frame
22"
Wdith With Frame
28 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1957.602.1 Museum purchase
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg