- Maker
- Coles, Mary
- Date made
- 1818
- Origin
- Ellisburg, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Surface Satin, Rococo, Stem.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 140 Verse 758
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A two story house at the bottom set on a lawn with trees and small animals. Two facing birds. Scattered flowers, baskets and bird motifs. Meandering floral border on three sides.
- Inscription
- (In a cartouche at upper center): Mary Coles / Work Wrought / at ELisS Burg School / 1818 // (In the center): No longer I follow a sound / No longer a dream I pursue / O happiness now to be found / Unattainable treasure Adieu / / Mary Coles / 1818
- Length Without Frame
- 21 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 26"
- Historical Owner
- #1974-42-1 Bequest of Rosalie Coe from the Coe Collection
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 140 Verse #758
- Owner
- Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- Cooper Hewitt Museum
