- Maker
- Holt, Elizabeth (age 13)
- Date made
- 1812
- Origin
- Unknown
- Stitches
- Cross,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: uppercase block missing J with ampersand. Three panels with various motifs. #1 with plants, flowers and birds. #2 with a small church in the center. On each side is a bird, a rose, a dog and a female holding in a long gown standing under a tree. Each holds a bird in her hand. Bottom panel with birds, trees, geometric flowers, a basket with flowers, two rabbits, a tiger near a tree on the L, and a reclining stag near a tree on the R. Reversing arcaded trefoil border all four sides.
- Inscription
- All you my Friends who now expect to see / A Piece of work that is perform'd by me / Cast but a Smile on this my mean endeavour / I'll strive to mend and be obedient ever / (At the bottom): Elizabeth Holt Aged 13 1812 //
- Length Without Frame
- 16.75"
- Width Without Frame
- 12"
- Historical Owner
- #1318 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeton Coolidge
- Owner
- The Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME
- Owner Private
- The Brick Store Museum
