(In an arcaded bordered rectangle in the lower half): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an Infant hand / And while her fingers on the canvas move / Engage her tender thoughts to Seek thy love / In all my behaviour I try to do well / In all my imprvement I'll try to excel / To govern my passions with absolute sway / And grow wiser and beter as life wers away / R e b e c c a B l i s s a g e d 8 1 8 2 4 / O virtue how amiable thou art. //

Maker

Bliss, Rebecca 1815-1830 (age 8)

Date made

1824

Origin

Marblehead, MA US

Stitches

Cross, Stem

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 129 Verse 515, 645

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

4 alphabets: 2 with J. Lowercase has the long and short style S. Some letters missing. Numbers 1-(1)0. Reversing arcaded strawberry border up both sides and across the top.

Inscription

(In an arcaded bordered rectangle in the lower half): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an Infant hand / And while her fingers on the canvas move / Engage her tender thoughts to Seek thy love / In all my behaviour I try to do well / In all my imprvement I'll try to excel / To govern my passions with absolute sway / And grow wiser and beter as life wers away / R e b e c c a B l i s s a g e d 8 1 8 2 4 / O virtue how amiable thou art. //

Length Without Frame

18"

Width Without Frame

12"

Original Frame

Yes

Historical Owner

#1911.136 Gift of Miss Annie Gilley

Bolton & Co. Page

129 Verses 515, 645

Owner

Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA

Owner Private

Marblehead Museum