- Maker
- Lees, Mary Ann (age 12)
- Date made
- 1831
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- At the bottom a large two story house with two chimneys, a rose vine climbs up the left side. A willow tree and smaller trees on both sides with two deer on the front lawn. Birds are perched in the trees. Baskets and pots of flowers, facing birds. A wreath of flowers around the verse. Arcaded border up both sides and across the top.
- Inscription
- (in a rectangular cartouche): Jesus permit thy gracios name to stand / As the first efforts of my youthful hand / And while my fingers ore this canvass move / Engage my tender heart to seek ty love / With thy dear children let me shear apart / And write thy name thyself upon my heart / Mary Ann. Lees Work done in the 12th year of her age
- Length Without Frame
- 22"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-142
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
