- Maker
- Groff, Lettisha (age 12)
- Date made
- 1798
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Satin, Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 166
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase missing the J. Numbers 1-12. Wide cross bands with tulips, hearts, small trees, two facing birds. At the bottom L an urn with the initials L G with tall geometric flowers. A butterfly on the L and a yellow bird on the R. On the bottom R two squares, one empty the other with a geometric carnation motif. Single stitch border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (At the center L): Let Youth To Virtue?s Shrine Repair, And Men Their Tribute Bring Old Age Shall Lose Its Load of Care, Death Shall Lose Its Sting Borne Upwards On Seeraphic Wing, Their Happy Souls Shall Soar, And There Enjoy Eternal Spring, Nor Fear A Winter More (On the R): Love The Lord And He Will Be / A Tender Father unto The(e) / Lettisha Goffs Work Wrought / In The 12 Year of her Age & in / The Year of our Lord 1798 / John Groff & Deborah / Is the Name mY Parents bare / To Love obey & Honour them / Be it my Constant care / Thomas Groff my deceased Br. / ther Asa Sarah Martha John / William Deborah Benjamian / Groff My Brothers & Sisters //
- Length Without Frame
- 20 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 16"
- Historical Owner
- #1954.8510 Titus C. Geesey Collection, 1954
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 166
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
