Roberts, Abigal Stanley (age 11)

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Maker
Roberts, Abigal Stanley (age 11)
Date made
1830
Origin
East Hartford, CT US
Stitches
Cross over 2, Cross over 1.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Numbers 1-10. Various cross bands. On bottom L a large basket, several flowers and strawberry plant motifs. A bird. On R a large two story house with a center door, a tree on the L. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Abigal S Roberts Born Sept' 3 1819 Aged 11 / / (On L): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stan-nd / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers o'er this canvas -s move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a p - art / And write thy name thyself upon her h-eart / / (On R): Friendship's a pure a heaven descende-d flame / Worthy the happy regions whence the-y came / The sacred tie that virtuous spirit bind-s / The golden chain that links immortal min-ds / May circling years soft as they roll / Spread constant blessing on my soul / / From a Teacher to her Pupil / May friendship be you-rs / While life endures / May happiness be you-r repast / May joys increase / May sorrow cease / Till Heaven shall call you ho-me at last / /
Length Without Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
17"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1914-13-0 Gift of Silas Chapman, Jr.
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society