(In a central cartouche): While o'er this desert world I roam, Teach me to seek a better home, Unstain'd by woe, unchang'd by years / Unlike this gloomy vale of tears. / Eliza Lawrence Aged 11 years. 5 / months November / 1811

Maker

Lawrence, Eliza (age 11)

Date made

1811

Origin

US

Stitches

Cross, Rococo

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

In the center a large spray of various flowers including roses and bluebells flows from the bottom and meets at the top. An arcaded flower border up both sides. At the top and the bottom an arcaded carnation and strawberry border with two birds facing each other.

Inscription

(In a central cartouche): While o'er this desert world I roam, Teach me to seek a better home, Unstain'd by woe, unchang'd by years / Unlike this gloomy vale of tears. / Eliza Lawrence Aged 11 years. 5 / months November / 1811

Length Without Frame

25 1/4"

Width Without Frame

22 3/4"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1969-288-371 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art