- Maker
- Laird, Nancy (1793-1884)
- Date made
- 1808
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Stem, Bullion, Eyelt, Surface satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 6 alphabets: not all complete Various cross bands. Small motifs. Border stitches are gone.
- Inscription
- (In a flower and leaf cartouche): Friendship to every willing mind / Opens a Heavenly treasure / There may the song of sorrow find / Your of real pleasure / Nancy Laird AE 15 January 12 1808 //
- Length Without Frame
- 16 3/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 18 1/4"
- Historical Owner
- #1941.7 Gift of Caroline Wade
- Owner
- Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Owner Private
- Art Institute of Chicago