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Scarce Marietta, Pennsylvania silk on linen memorial needlework, dated 1827, inscribed In memory of Mary B. Baker who departed this life June the 11th, 1821 aged 24 years 8 month 28 days - Likewise Emanuel B. Grosh who departed this life July 6 in the year of our Lord 1811 - Eliz Groshs work made in Marietta in Mrs. Buchanans School in the year of our Lord 1827, with women flanking a memorial under a willow tree, all under a wide floral arch, 17" x 17 3/4". For information on Mrs. Buchanans School see Ring Girlhood Embroideries, pages 422-427, with a near identical example, fig. 472. Provenance: Purchased from Steve Still at the York Show 2009.
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