Upham, Susannah (age 10)

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Maker
Upham, Susannah (age 10)
Date made
1819
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: some letters missing. Numbers 1-10 (the ten is backwards). Simple stitched lines. Across the bottom a strawberry plant in the center with a small animal (dog)?, a tree and a flower on both sides. No border.
Inscription
Jesus permit thy gracious name to sta / nd as the first efforts of an infants hand / And when her fingers ore this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / S u s a n n a h U p h a m / a g e d t e n //
Length Without Frame
13.75"
Width Without Frame
11.25"
Historical Owner
#5442
Owner
Lynn Museum, Lynn, MA
Owner Private
Lynn Museum