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Mary Baron

Sampler

Description

Maker

Mary Baron (American, b. 1793-unknown)

Title

Sampler

Year

1793

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

linen

Dimensions

27 x 21 cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inelligible first line including various letters; uppercase alphabet including ampersand, uppercase alphabet, lowercase alphabet followed by numers 1-9; maker's initials: "MB 1793"; at lower center: "Next unto God/Dear Parents, I address/myself to you in humble/thankfulness [cast?]/smile on this my mean/endeavor and I will strive to mend/and be obedient ever"; at lower right, full maker's name: "Mary Baron".

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Elliott L. Dow in memory of Emma Eliza Aborn Dow

Object Number

34.792

Type

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Tombstone

Mary Baron (American, b. 1793-unknown)
Sampler, 1793
Linen ground with silk emboidery
27 x 21 cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)
Gift of Elliott L. Dow in memory of Emma Eliza Aborn Dow 34.792

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