- Maker
- Lewis, Elizabeth
- Date made
- early 19th century
- Origin
- PA US
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A green lawn on the bottom with some sheep, a squirrel, rabbit, and other animals. Many birds and various flower motifs. A flowering vine border up both sides and across the top.
- Inscription
- (In a rectangular cartouch): Elizabeth Lewis' / / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of A youthfulhand / And as her fingers on the canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her have a part / And write thy name thy self upon her heart
- Length With Frame
- 20 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 20 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- #1997.7.134 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
- Owner
- Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
- Owner Private
- Vassar College Loeb Art Center