- Maker
- Parker, Sarah G. (age 11)
- Date made
- 1835
- Origin
- Acton, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A family record done in a floral rectangle, a large tree on each side at the bottom with a double handled basket of fruit in the center. Cabbage rose border up both sides and across the top.
- Inscription
- F A M I L Y R E C O R D // Mr Gilbert Parker Born Chelmsford March 27th 1797 / Miss Sarah White Born Westford April 2 1801 / They were married May 28th 1820 / Elbridge G Parker Born Acton November 17th 1821 / Sarah S Parker Born Westford September 28th 1823 / George Alpheus Parker Born Acton May 21 1826 / James M Parker Born Acton September 5th 1828 / Otis White Parker Born Acton March 3 1831 / When youths soft season shall be oer / And scenes of chidhood(sp) charm no more / My riper years with joy shall see / This infant proof of industry / (At the bottom): Wrought by Sarah S Parker AE 11 1835 //
- Length Without Frame
- 18 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 18 3/8"
- Historical Owner
- #1987.25.1
- Owner
- Chelmsford Historical Society, Chelmsford, MA
- Owner Private
- Chelmsford Historical Society
