(In a center rectangle): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a Youthful hand / And while her fingers oe'r this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a Part / And Write thy name thyself upon her heart / (In an octagon on the bottom L): Sarah / Roberts / Finished this work / In the 11th Year / of her / Age / (In an octagon on the bottom R): Feby the 9 th / In the Year of / Our Lord / God / 1815 //

Maker

Roberts, Sarah (age 11)

Date made

1816

Origin

England

Stitches

Cross, Satin

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: both with J. U and V transposed. One ampersand. Vowels aeiou. Numbers 1-6. Wide and narrow cross bands. Many motifs of flowers, birds, animals, strawberries, trees, crowns, hearts, birds, baskets of flowers, a small building, two black dogs.

Inscription

(In a center rectangle): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a Youthful hand / And while her fingers oe'r this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a Part / And Write thy name thyself upon her heart / (In an octagon on the bottom L): Sarah / Roberts / Finished this work / In the 11th Year / of her / Age / (In an octagon on the bottom R): Feby the 9 th / In the Year of / Our Lord / God / 1815 //

Length Without Frame

43 cm

Width Without Frame

33.25 cm

Historical Owner

#T.12-1981 Gift of Mrs. Mary Mulligan

Owner

Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Owner Private

Fitzwilliam Museum