- Maker
- Smith, Elizabeth
- Date made
- 1827
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Various flower and plant motifs. A small crown above the verse at top. At the bottom large urn of tall flowers with a willow tree and a basket of flowers on both sides.
- Inscription
- (In a rectangle near the top): When on this glowing Canvas Stands / The labour Of My Youthful hands / No Other Care then this I Knew / But perseverance brought Me through / (On bottom L): Elizabeth Smith's Work / Was done In 1827 / IS LS JS (On R): parents Names James / & Jane Smith 1827 / JS AS MS CS
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 20 1/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 21"
- Wdith With Frame
- 23 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-246 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
