Fear God, and keep His commandments, for this is / the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every / work into judgment, with every secret thing, / whether it be good, or whether it be evil. / E L I Z A B O N N I C K A g e d 12 y e a r s / S t S t e p h e n s school H e r t s July 13 1846 //

Maker

Bonnick, Eliza (age 12)

Date made

1846

Origin

Herts, England

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: both with 26 letters, lowercase with the long style S. Numbers 1-18. Various narrow and wide cross bands. Narrow reversing arcaded border with small flowers all four sides.

Inscription

Fear God, and keep His commandments, for this is / the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every / work into judgment, with every secret thing, / whether it be good, or whether it be evil. / E L I Z A B O N N I C K A g e d 12 y e a r s / S t S t e p h e n s school H e r t s July 13 1846 //

Historical Owner

#1980.2216

Owner

Museum of St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK