- Maker
- Starr, Mary
- Origin
- Wilmington, DE US
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool
- Predominent Motif
- 3 verses done in a large stitched rectangle. Flower sprays surround each verse. Arcaded flower border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (1) Tho age may shew youths fond pursuits are vain / And few the pleasures here to be enjoyed / Yet may this work a pleasing proof remain / Of youth gay period usefully employed. / / (2) May I with innocence and peace / My fleeting moments spend / And when the toil of life shall cease / With calmness meet my end / / (3) Look gently down almighty grace / Prison me round in thy embrace / Pity the heart that would be thine / And let thy power my love confine / (On L side): Thomas & / Jane Starr / Philip & Mary Tolen / Jacob & / Tamar Starr / (On R side): T S / I S / J S / J S / M S / E S / T S // (At bottom): Mary Starr's / work B Wine School 1813
- Length Without Frame
- 20 3/4"
- Length With Frame
- 22 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 25"
- Wdith With Frame
- 17 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- #N1973.022
- Owner
- Delaware Historical Society, Wilmington, DE
- Name of School
- Brandywine School, Wilmington ` DE
