- Maker
- Crawford, Margaret
- Date made
- 1835
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A flying dove at the center top with flower motifs . A large bouquet of flowers in the center, surrounded by motifs of two facing birds on branches , a butterfly, and small tree scenes. Rose border up both sides and across the top and a small rosebud border across the bottom.
- Inscription
- (At the top below a white dove with wings spread): Jesus Permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infants hands / And while her fingers oer this canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / with thy dear children let her share a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart. (Across the bottom): Margaret Crawford June 27 1835
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 16"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-253 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
