- Maker
- Champions, Ann W.
- Date made
- 1819
- Origin
- Ellisburg, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Double-Cross, Algerian Eye, Bullion Knots.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #513(var.). 1792. Page 319.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A large house with two chimneys set on a green lawn filled with birds and animals. A willow tree on the L, a pine tree on the R. Scattered motifs of baskets with flowers, floral sprays & birds. Carnation border across top, meandering cabbage rose and strawberry border on L and R sides. Ribbon sewed to all sides with small blue ribbons at each corner.
- Inscription
- (In a cartouche at upper center): Ann W Champions / work wrought at Ellis / burg School 1819 / (In the center): The loss of time is much / The loss of truth is more / The loss of Christ is Such / That no one can restore //
- Length Without Frame
- 20 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 25"
- Width Without Frame
- 22 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 26 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- Inherited.
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Nancy Ellis Lippincott
- Name of School
- Ellisburg School, Ellisburg, PA
