- Maker
- Yellott, Elizabeth
- Date made
- early 1800's
- Origin
- Baltimore(?) MD. US
- Stitches
- Cross,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse by English poet Alexander Pope.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- At center bottom a large weeping willow tree. On the L a well, on the R a basket with three tulips. On the L center a church with three turrets, a cross on the center turret. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (At the center): Honor and shame from no conditions rise, / Act well your part there all the honor lies. / (At the bottom): Elizabeth Yellott (Note: verse by Alexander Pope, English poet, 1688-1744) //
- Length Without Frame
- 10"
- Width Without Frame
- 16 3/8"
- Historical Owner
- #1956.21.4 Gift of Mrs. John D. Murray
- Owner
- Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD
- Owner Private
- Maryland Historical Society
