- Maker
- Baker, Elizabeth J. (age 8)
- Date made
- 1838 or later
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Rice, Satin, Crosslet, Double Herringbone, Queen, Slanted Gobelin.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: both with J and U. Uppercase block ends with W, uppercase script to H. Numbers 1-5. Rows separated by simple stitched lines. On the L of the inscription is a 2-story house with end chimneys. Reversing arcaded acorn border all 4 sides.
- Inscription
- (At end of one alphabet): S. Kilgoe / / Elizabeth J Baker Workd Her S- / amPler In the 8 Year Of Her Age / Elizabeth Baker / John Baker I little / William Kilgore / (In a rectangle on the R) Martha O Baker Died March / In the 15 Year Of Her / Age 1838 //
- Length Without Frame
- 8"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #TE*T11679 Gift of Mr. Roger Templin.
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
