Griffith, Mary (age 10)

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Maker
Griffith, Mary (age 10)
Date made
1827
Origin
Elizabeth Town, NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Queen, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet.
Inscription
Jesus Pemit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a part / Ane writ thy name thyself upon her heart / Good is the Lord in what he gives / Nor less when he denies / Even crosses from his sovereign hand / Are blessings in disguise / (At bottom): Mary Griffith Aged 10 years. Taught by Mrs Crane. Elizabeth Town New Jersey. January 25. 1827
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#HT 7400 Descended in the Roebling family of Trenton, NJ. Donated by Mr. Ashby & Mrs. Emily Ravenel Farrow.
Owner
The Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC
Owner Private
The Charleston Museum