- Maker
- Sturgeon, Eliza
- Date made
- 1812
- Origin
- Northgate, Ipswich, England
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: 26 letters, one ampersand. Numbers 1-8 and 10. Three wide cross bands and several partial narrow ones. 2 vases surrounded by birds and potted flowers. A basket of flowers at center bottom. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Heavenly Father grant that I / May the name of Jesus love / That if shortly I should die / I may go to him above / Or if longer here I live / Grant me grace to live to thee / What my parents may receive / Evry' comfort Lord in me. / 1812 Eliza Sturgeon Augus t //
- Length Without Frame
- 15"
- Length With Frame
- 16 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 12 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 13 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- Gift of Eliza Sturgeon.
- Owner
- NSCDA Martin House Farm, N. Swansea, MA
- Owner Private
- NSCDA-Martin House Farm
