Industry taught in early days, / Not only gives the teacher praise, / But gives us pleasure when we view / the works that Innocence can do / The Parents with exulting joy / Survey it as no childish toy / But as a prelude that each day / A greater genius will display / (Near the bottom): Sarah Mills / Aged 11 Years //

Maker

Mills, Sarah (age 11)

Date made

1800

Origin

US

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 197

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

A basket of flowers on both sides of the verse. At the bottom a larger single basket of flowers. Arcaded alternating two flower border with a large flower spray in each corner.

Inscription

Industry taught in early days, / Not only gives the teacher praise, / But gives us pleasure when we view / the works that Innocence can do / The Parents with exulting joy / Survey it as no childish toy / But as a prelude that each day / A greater genius will display / (Near the bottom): Sarah Mills / Aged 11 Years //

Length Without Frame

17"

Width Without Frame

16.5"

Historical Owner

#1928.6808 William Bridges Thayer Memorial

Bolton & Co. Page

197

Owner

Spencer Museum of Art, The University of Kansas

Owner Private

Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas