- Maker
- Whittemore, Mary W. (age 12)
- Date made
- 1818
- Origin
- NH US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #515. 1793. Page 319.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: each 26 letters. Numbers 1-9. Inscription and makers name in a square cartouche, with a triple border of strawberries, flowers and crescents on all four sides.
- Inscription
- 1818 / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infant hand / / And while her fingers oer this canvass mo ve / / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / / With thy dear children let her share a part / / And write thy name thyself upon her heart / / / 12 years / / Wrought by Mary W Whittemore aged //
- Historical Owner
- Inherited
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Josephine Ferrara