(In a floral cartouche): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first efforts of an / infants hand And wile her fingers oer this canvase 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 / (Near the bottom in a small floral cartouche): Executed by Caroline R. Dunham of Plymouth agd 12 / AD 1816

Maker

Dunham, Caroline R. (age 12)

Date made

1816

Origin

Plymouth, MA US

Stitches

Cross, Satin, Eyelet, Double-running, Chain, Stem.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

7 alphabets: only #1 with a J. All done in a large satin stitch cartouche surrounded by a tulip and rose border.

Inscription

(In a floral cartouche): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first efforts of an / infants hand And wile her fingers oer this canvase 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 / (Near the bottom in a small floral cartouche): Executed by Caroline R. Dunham of Plymouth agd 12 / AD 1816

Length Without Frame

17"

Length With Frame

19 5/8"

Width Without Frame

17 1/4"

Wdith With Frame

19 5/8"

Historical Owner

#1969-288-295 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art