(At top): O may we number our days / That we apply to wisdom ways: / Knowing how swift our moments fly. / And that both old an young must die. / Let us prepare our God to meet / And work while it is called today (?) / Then shall our souls with gladness rest / The call that summons us away. / (At bottom): Cecelia Rebecca Sener'S work January 30 _ _ _ _ _ (illegible)

Maker

Sener, Cecelia R.

Date made

ca. 1840

Origin

Lancaster County, PA US

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

A large acanthus-like leaf cradles a large spray of flowers with leaves. Various flower motifs. A wide arcaded border with strawberries or acorns.

Inscription

(At top): O may we number our days / That we apply to wisdom ways: / Knowing how swift our moments fly. / And that both old an young must die. / Let us prepare our God to meet / And work while it is called today (?) / Then shall our souls with gladness rest / The call that summons us away. / (At bottom): Cecelia Rebecca Sener'S work January 30 _ _ _ _ _ (illegible)

Length Without Frame

16 1/2"

Width Without Frame

18"

Historical Owner

#97.05.01 Gift of Mrs. Jane M. Goodell (Part of the Heritage Center collection)

Owner

Lancaster History, Lancaster, PA

Owner Private

Lancaster History