- Maker
- Smith, Ann (age 10)
- Date made
- 1789
- Origin
- Dighton, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Herringbone, Queen, Eyelet, Satin, Tent, French Knots.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- In the upper third a panel with geometric tulips, carnations and other flowers in a basket. The center panel has a large two story house on the L with a front yard, a fence area on the R with a large fruited tree with many birds. Next to the verse on the R are the number 1-3 / 4-7 / 8-10. Across the bottom is a small panel with an animal on L and R (cows?), two flowers and a centered carnation. Reversing arcaded inner flower border with an outer leaf and grapes(?) border on the outside.
- Inscription
- (At the top): Ann Smith is my name & with my needle / I wrought the same in the 10 year of / / (In the center): my age Dighton july the 2 day AD 1789 / / (Near the bottom): From low pursuits exalt my mind / From ev'ry vice of ev'ry kind / Nor let my conduct ever tend / To wound the feelings of a friend //
- Length Without Frame
- 20 7/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 19"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #T1207 Gift of Mr. Frederic Gooding 1951
- Owner
- Concord Museum, Concord, MA
- Owner Private
- Concord Museum
