Chapman, Mary (age 8)

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Maker
Chapman, Mary (age 8)
Date made
1810
Origin
Bradford, Wilts, England
Stitches
Crosss,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Duplicate motifs on L and R of birds, trees, lions, peacocks. Across the bottom a two story house with two chimneys, trees, a fenced yard, birds, butterfly and a male figure. Reversing arcaded border with flowers and strawberries up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
H Y M N / SEE Israel,s gentle Shepherd stand / With all engaging charms / Hark how he calls the tender lambs / And folds them in his arms. / Permit them to approach he cries / Nor scorn their humble name / For twas to bless such souls as these / The Lord of Angels came / We bring them Lord in thankful hands / And yield them up to thee / Joyful that we ourselves are thine / Thine let our offspring be / Ye little flock with pleasure hear / Ye children seek his face, / And fly with transport to receive, / The blessings of his grace. / If orphans they are left behind, / Thy guardian care we trust, /That care shall heal our bleeding hearts, / If weeping oer their dust / (At the bottom): Mary Chapman her Work Bradford Wilts 1810 Aged 8 / Years //
Length Without Frame
16 15/16"
Width Without Frame
12 5/8"
Historical Owner
#44.67 Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts