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Embroidered by: Mary Ann King (English, born about 1825)
English
about 1835
Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Wool plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions Overall: 41.9 x 32.1 x 1.6 cm (16 1/2 x 12 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeannette Westfall
Accession Number2003.417
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionEmbroidered with verse "You whose fond wishes to heaven aspire..." at top and bottom, large vase in center, honeysuckle border on four sides; worked in cross stitch and inscribed "M. Ann King in the 10th year of her age."
ProvenancePurchased by Mr. and Mrs. Berger; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003