- Maker
- Stead, Jane
- Date made
- 1799
- Origin
- Yorkshire, England
- Stitches
- Cross over 1 & 2 threads.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet stitched randomly in groups of letters: missing J and S. In the center is an octagon enclosing a pair of birds. To the L is a decorative octagon enclosing a flower and the date. To the R a large medallion enclosing a flower. Large half geometric medallions form a border on all four sides.
- Inscription
- 1799 / A TOKEN / OF LOVE / 1799 / J Stead (In wreath of leaves): JS to HS 1799. Scattered initials: TS, IF, PS, HS, LS, MW, MS, AS, SW, LA.
- Length Without Frame
- 21 3/4"
- Length With Frame
- 25 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 16"
- Wdith With Frame
- 20"
- Historical Owner
- #1999-28
- Owner
- Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
- Owner Private
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Name of School
- Ackworth School, England