- Maker
- Perkins, Nancy S. (age 14)
- Date made
- 1821
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Satin, Cross, Stem, Cross, Stem, couching. Plain weave.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 206 Verse #766. 1821. Page 251.
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool
- Predominent Motif
- In a saw tooth stitched center square a young girl stands holding garland of flowers. Head and hat of painted paper. Two lambs of applied paper at center bottom. A large tree at left, a basket of flowers in the center and five trees on the R. Border of flower sprays all four sides.
- Inscription
- If happiness be your pursuit / Plant virtue and contents the fruit / Nancy S. Perkins / Agd 14 1821 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17"
- Width Without Frame
- 18"
- Historical Owner
- #37.034
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 206 Verse 766
- Owner
- Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
- Owner Private
- Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
