- Maker
- Winter, Amanda K. (1815-1869) (age 12)
- Date made
- 1828
- Origin
- Grantham, NH US
- Stitches
- Straight, Smyrna Cross, Algerian Eye, Cross, Stem, Detatched chain.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #515. 1793. Page 319.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: each 26 letters. Numbers 1-14. Floral bouquet in a pot on either side of verse. Saw tooth border across the bottom and a zig zag variation border down each side and across the top.
- Inscription
- (At the bottom): Amanda K. Winter. Grantham. aged 12 years 1828 / Jesus Permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And whilst her fingers on this cloth does move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. //
- Length Without Frame
- 13"
- Width Without Frame
- 16.75"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1998.015.03 Purchased.
- Owner
- New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH
- Owner Private
- New Hampshire Historical Society