(In a cartouche near the top): Olive J.Chandler AE 12 years / born Nov 30 1813 / (in the center): My life if thou preserve my life thy / Sacrifice shall be / And death if death must be my / shall join my soul to thee / (Second verse is too faded to discern) Olive J Chandler 1825 //

Maker

Chandler, Olive Jane (age 12)

Date made

1825

Origin

Saco, ME US

Stitches

Cross, Eyelet,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: each complete. Numbers 1-10. Narrow cross bands and one wide half cross band. Border all four sides.

Inscription

(In a cartouche near the top): Olive J.Chandler AE 12 years / born Nov 30 1813 / (in the center): My life if thou preserve my life thy / Sacrifice shall be / And death if death must be my / shall join my soul to thee / (Second verse is too faded to discern) Olive J Chandler 1825 //

Length Without Frame

17.5"

Width Without Frame

12.62"

Historical Owner

#7565-10

Owner

Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, NE

Owner Private

Nebraska State Historical Society