- Maker
- Mirick, Elizabeth (age 8)
- Date made
- 1820
- Origin
- Roxbury, MA US
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 6 alphabets. Uppercase block missing J. One ampersand. Numbers 1-10, 1-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20. One large cross band in center with various stitched lines. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- IL MAKE IT MY AMBITION NOW TO / BE BELOVD OF GOD / AND UNDER HIS DELIGHTFUL / SHADE IL SETTLE MINE ABODE / Wrought by Miss Elizabeth Mirick Born July 28 Age 8 Years AD 1820 / to those to Whom Elizabeth is known She wishes to impart / For favours and kindness shown the tribute of her heart.
- Length Without Frame
- 17"
- Length With Frame
- 25 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Wdith With Frame
- 25 1/2"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- Inherited
- Owner
- Elaine D. Root
- Owner Private
- Elaine D. Root
