- Maker
- Bonnell, Susan (age 7)
- Date made
- 1840
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: not all complete. Numbers 1-6 and 1-(1)0. In the center a three story house, a large fir tree and a pot of flowers on each side. Two buildings and a large bird sitting on a branch at the bottom. Arcaded border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a youthful hand / And as her fingers on the canvas move / Engage her tender thoughts to seek thy love. / Susan Bonnell Aged 7 yrs February 1840
- Length With Frame
- 19"
- Wdith With Frame
- 17 1/4"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- #1997.7.100 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
- Owner
- Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
- Owner Private
- Vassar College Loeb Art Center