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Maker's Age 12 years old, born in approximately 1822
Dimensions 16 ¼ x 12 ¼ inches
Medium Cotton on linen with cross stitches
Provenance Made by Maryann Hill in 1834. Acquired by gift in August, 1974 from Don Wynn White to the Kent Plantation House.
Description Needlework sampler of fine cross stitches, stylized floral motifs/border, house with chimneys center-top, cat and dog and a stylized vase of flowers surrounding verse, all within a stylized sawtooth border on all four sides.
Verse:
Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand
As the first efforts of an infants hand
And while her fingers o'er this canvass move
Engage her tender heart to seek thy love.
With thy dear children let her share a part
And write thy name thyself upon her heart.
Signed:
Maryann
Hill Her Work
Aged 12 Years
October The 12
1834
It is located in the "Girl's Bedroom" of the Kent Plantation House.
Owner/History of Owner/Credit Line Kent Plantation House, Alexandria, Louisiana via gift in August, 1974.
AKS Catalog Number 2019-026
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