- Maker
- Smith, Hannah (age 12)
- Date made
- 1809
- Origin
- Unknown
- Stitches
- Cross over one, Cross over two, Eyelet, Hem.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 uppercase alphabet: double A's, one ampersand. Numbers 1-13. Various cross bands. At the bottom: Solomon's Temple with a flag, facing birds. A small green tree and a geometric flowering bush with a bird atop. A few other motifs.
- Inscription
- Endeavour to Improve / In honest Labour while employ's / In part I do the will of god / O let thy Blessing now come down / My honest industry to crown / / (At the bottom): Hannah Smith Aged 12 1809
- Length Without Frame
- 7 7/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 9 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- (pg. 95) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
- Owner
- Marian Soss
- Owner Private
- Marian Soss
