- Maker
- Ely, Catherine B. (age 8)
- Date made
- 1811
- Origin
- Litchfield, CT US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #515. Page 319. 1793.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool & cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines. Hem stitch border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Catharine B. Ely aged / 8 years Litchfield July 24th 1813 / Jesus permit thy name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvas 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. //
- Length With Frame
- 12 5/8"
- Wdith With Frame
- 11 1/2"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- #1922-18-2
- Owner
- Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
