Inscribed : To the memory of Stranis / Clark, Son of Isaac Clark / Esqr. & Mrs. Temperance / Clark who died June / 29th 1799 ae 3 mos + 13 days / Sleep on, sleep on, sweet babe / & rest / Twas God that call'd he / saw it best.

Maker

Clark, Mary Paddock

Date made

1806

Origin

Brewster, MA US

Stitches

Long and short, Satin, Dot, French Knots, Outline.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Silk

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

A man and woman stand beside a tomb with an urn on top. A tree on both sides, many trees, a church and other houses in the background. Sky and faces are painted.

Inscription

Inscribed : To the memory of Stranis / Clark, Son of Isaac Clark / Esqr. & Mrs. Temperance / Clark who died June / 29th 1799 ae 3 mos + 13 days / Sleep on, sleep on, sweet babe / & rest / Twas God that call'd he / saw it best.

Length Without Frame

16"

Length With Frame

20 7/8"

Width Without Frame

16"

Wdith With Frame

21 1/16"

Original Frame

Yes

Historical Owner

#1930.1125

Owner

Historic New England, Haverhill, MA

Owner Private

Historic New England

Name of School

Sandwich Academy, Brewster, MA