Object number1997.7.111
Family Record or Register
Date1826
Artist
Elizabeth Curtis
(British)
CultureAmerican
Mediumsilk on linen
DimensionsSight: 18 3/8 x 18 5/8 in. (46.67 x 47.31 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Libraries, Special Collections, Martha Clawson Reed Collection
On View
Not on viewPeriod19th c
Classification(s)
SignedElizabeth Curtis Beverly 1828
Inscribed"Mr. William Curtis was born in Beverly/ Mass Sept 18th 1792. Miss Betsey Dodge was born in Wenham Mass, Nov 26th / 1792. They were married 1812. Mr Curtis/ died in Cape Henry, West Indies feb 17, 1820/ Blessed be the tie that binds our heart s in nuptial love. / Lucy Ann Curtis born May 3rd 1813/ Elisabeth Curtis born Aug 1st 1815/ Mary S. Curtis Born Nov. 9th 1817/ Abigail Curtis born Feb. 17 died 20, 1820/ Children like tender osiers take the bow/ As they first are fashioned grow/ Recorded by Elisabeth Curtis Beverly 1826
BibliographyBolton & Coe DescriptionThis "Family Record" stitched by Elizabeth Curtis in Beverly, Massachusetts details the birth and marriage dates of her parents, the death of her father in the West Indies, and the birth dates of herself and her siblings interspersed with aphorisms relevant to death and child-rearing. The sampler is bordered by a grapevine. Stitches employed are hem stitich, satin stitch, cross stitch, lazy-daisy leaves on outline stitch. Colors are primariy black and green.
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