- Maker
- McCulloch, Ann A. (age 6)
- Date made
- 1822
- Origin
- Woodbury, CT US
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 8 alphabets: first 3 have the J but each ends with L. #4 & #5 uppercase script missing the J. #6 has the J but ends with W. 7&8 both missing the J and 8 ends with O. Numbers 1-9. Many cross bands including one large carnation band. Arcaded reversing strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Fear not on earth I will pierce thee to the heart / A broken reed at best but oft a spear / On its sharp point peace bleeds and hope expires (Note: quote from the book Ernestine; or, The Child of Mystery, by a Lady of Fashion).. Wrought by Ann A. McCulloch Woodbury / Aged 6 years 1822 //
- Length Without Frame
- 21 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 3/4"
- Owner
- Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
- Owner Private
- Historical Society of Old Newbury
