(In center): P W J W MIW JLW & / PW WLW JW GCW / Let us then be up and doing, / With a heart for any fate; / Still achieving, still pursuing, / Learn to labour and to wait / Anne Eliza White. 18th May. 1865

Maker

White, Anne Eliza

Date made

1865

Origin

US

Stitches

Cross over 2, Cross over 1.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Cotton

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: uppercase has the m and n done twice. Numbers 1-10. Various small cross bands. Diamond shape border all four sides.

Inscription

(In center): P W J W MIW JLW & / PW WLW JW GCW / Let us then be up and doing, / With a heart for any fate; / Still achieving, still pursuing, / Learn to labour and to wait / Anne Eliza White. 18th May. 1865

Length Without Frame

10"

Width Without Frame

9"

Historical Owner

(pg. 92) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA

Owner

Marian Soss

Owner Private

Marian Soss