(In a large saw tooth polygon): Next unto God, dear Parents I Address / My self to You in humble Thankfulness / For all your Care and Charge on me Bestow'd / The means of Learning unto me Allow'd / Go on I pray and Let me still Pursue / Those golden Arts the Vulgar never knew / Elizabeth Larter Aged / 11 Years 1792 //

Maker

Larter, Elizabeth (age 11)

Date made

1792

Origin

England

Stitches

Cross, Satin, Eyeelet, French knot,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Wool

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: one complete but V is placed before the U, #2 ends with G. Numbers 1-9 plus X. Numbers 1-9. Three crowns. Five square panels, two with a tree, a dog and three flying birds, two with a prancing deer and a pine tree. In the center a basket of geometric flowers. Large pots of flowers at the top that bend over to form an arch. Flowers at the bottom.

Inscription

(In a large saw tooth polygon): Next unto God, dear Parents I Address / My self to You in humble Thankfulness / For all your Care and Charge on me Bestow'd / The means of Learning unto me Allow'd / Go on I pray and Let me still Pursue / Those golden Arts the Vulgar never knew / Elizabeth Larter Aged / 11 Years 1792 //

Length Without Frame

16 1/4"

Width Without Frame

16"

Historical Owner

#1997.7.74 Martha Clawson Reed Collection

Owner

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY