- Maker
- King, Mary Ann
- Date made
- 1837
- Origin
- England
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Motifs of a basket of flowers, flowers on stem, eight pointed stars, butterflies, and strawberries surround the inscription. Reversing arcaded border with carnations, tulips, strawberries and other flowers all four sides.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a Youthful hand / And while her fingers oe'r this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / Mary Ann King. / 1837 //
- Length Without Frame
- 18 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 20 3/8"
- Historical Owner
- #2003.416 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeannette Westfall
- Owner
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
- Owner Private
- Museum of Fine Arts
