(In oval double saw tooth cartouche in center): O For a sweet inspiring ray, / To animate my feeble hands, / From the bright realms of endless day, / The biblical realms were Jesus reigns. / / Then when the spring of youth decays, / Tho deck'd with blossoms sweet and fair / Autumn a nobler scene displays, / If fruits of virtue flourish there / Laura Muzzy Aged 12 / August 1812 / / Initials: D T M V W //

Maker

Muzzy, Laura (age 12)

Date made

1813

Origin

Lexington, MA US

Stitches

Flat, French knot, Stem, Eyelet, Van Dyke, Split, Boullion.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: uppercase script no J, lowercase no j but has both the long & the short style S. One ampersand. Numbers 1-16. Floral sprays. Carnations tied with a bow, two birds. All in a eyelet stitched rectangle. Double saw tooth outer border with an inner floral border all four sides.

Inscription

(In oval double saw tooth cartouche in center): O For a sweet inspiring ray, / To animate my feeble hands, / From the bright realms of endless day, / The biblical realms were Jesus reigns. / / Then when the spring of youth decays, / Tho deck'd with blossoms sweet and fair / Autumn a nobler scene displays, / If fruits of virtue flourish there / Laura Muzzy Aged 12 / August 1812 / / Initials: D T M V W //

Length Without Frame

21 1/2"

Length With Frame

25"

Width Without Frame

17 1/4"

Wdith With Frame

21"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

#742

Owner

Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA

Owner Private

Lexington Historical Society