- Maker
- Baker, Margaret
- Date made
- 1835
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Rococo, Stem, Chain
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A large basket of grapes, strawberries and flowers sits on a raised platform at the bottom. Above the verse a large central rose with rose and rosebud spray emanating on both sides. Inner saw tooth border with an flowing arcaded carnation border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (In a octagonal cartouche in the upper center): Jesus permit thy sacred name to (above) stand / As the first effort of a youthful hand / And as her fingers o'er the canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / (At the bottom): Respectfully presented to Samuel and Elizabeth Baker / by their affectionate daughter Margaret Baker 1835
- Length Without Frame
- 16 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-85 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art