- Maker
- Spalding, Emaline A. (age 8)
- Date made
- 1831
- Origin
- Chelmsford, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross,Satin, Stem
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script missing X, uppercase block complete with ampersand, lowercase missing J, the V&W are transposed. Numbers 1-15. Simple stitched lines. A wide solid border across most of the bottom, a cabbage rose border up both sides with a basket of flowers at center top. All done in a saw tooth stitched central square.
- Inscription
- (In a leaf and flower cartouche at the center bottom): Mr. John Spalding died October 27 1830 AE 44 years / O unexpected stroke! O fate severe! / Thy fall dear Father ! claims the widow's tear / Yet mild compassion shall thy tomb be dew / With tears of an ophan oft shed anew / Wrought by Emaline A. Spalding AE. 8 / Chelmsford July 1831 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 3/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 15 3/8"
- Historical Owner
- #1981.26.1
- Owner
- Chelmsford Historical Society, Chelmsford, MA
- Owner Private
- Chelmsford Historical Society
