(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