Richardson, Mahalatm

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Maker
Richardson, Mahalatm
Date made
1824
Origin
US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A male and female figure beside an urn with flowers. Motifs of birds, flowers, small animals, trees, urns and baskets with flowers. Arcaded acorn border all four sides.
Inscription
DILIGENCE, Industry and proper improvement of / time are material duties of the young, and to no purpose / are they endowed with the best abilities if they want / activity for asserting them. / Innocence confers ease and freedom on the mind / and leaves it open to every pleasing sensation. / Mahalatm Richardson / March 12th 1824 //
Length With Frame
14 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
15 1/8"
Owner
NSCDA Octagon House, San Francisco, CA
Owner Private
NSCDA-CA Octagon House