MARY H. PARKER
Waltham, MA 1838
Colorful, graphic and bold describe this early nineteenth century sampler. The highly developed flowering vine
border, brackets an alphabet, inscription and humbling verse all enhance this sampler wrought by eleven year old
Mary Parker.
Wrought by Mary H Parker aged 11/ Waltham Dec 22 1838
The stars are shining over head
In the clear frosty night
So will they shine when we are dead
As countless and as bright
Silk on linen; 16 ¾ x 17 inches sight.
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