- Maker
- Ayres, Abigail (age 13)
- Date made
- 1818
- Origin
- N. Brookfield, MA US
- Stitches
- Hem, Straight, Cross, Satin, Chain, Longarm Cross.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Family record in center with a column on both sides, a large checkered globe at the top of each, a swag with tassels at the center top. Floral vine on both sides. Across the bottom a two story house on a small lawn with various trees on both sides.
- Inscription
- Family Record / Mr. Jonas Ayres / was born Sept 10 AD 1769 / Miss Sarah Winslow born / Nov 29 AD 1778 they Married / March 6 1800 and have the follow / ing Children Viz / Names Born Died / Joshua W Dec 27th 1800 / Hannah March 21th 1802 / Isabelle Nov 1, 1803 / Abigail Sept 1805 / Rachel Oct 26 1807 / William H March 5 1810 / Sarah March 17 1812 / Harriet N July 10 1816 / / When creature comforts fade and die / Worldliness may weep but why should I / Jesus still lives and still is nigh. / (At the bottom): Wrought by Abigail Ayes in the 13th year of her age 1818 //
- Length Without Frame
- 20 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 16 5/8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #64.1.82 Purchased
- Owner
- Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
- Owner Private
- Old Sturbridge Village
