(In square): The loss of Time is much / The loss of Grace is more / The loss of CHRIST is such / That no man can restore / MARGARET ANN McCREAs / Work November 19th / 1842 (On sides): M A M C E M C ? J M ? M

Maker

McCrea, Margaret Ann

Date made

1842

Origin

Unknown

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: uppercase block, each with double letters except for the Z. Lowercase has both the long and the short style S. Uppercase script missing J. A saw tooth bordered square in the center. Below are various floral motifs. A basket at center bottom with a bird on a branch above.

Inscription

(In square): The loss of Time is much / The loss of Grace is more / The loss of CHRIST is such / That no man can restore / MARGARET ANN McCREAs / Work November 19th / 1842 (On sides): M A M C E M C ? J M ? M

Historical Owner

Purchased in Pennsylvania

Owner

Private collector