Perkins, Eliza Ann (age 11)

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Maker
Perkins, Eliza Ann (age 11)
Date made
1829
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J has ampersand, uppercase block ends with Y, lowercase has both long and short S and is complete. Numbers 1-7. Simple stitched lines. At the bottom two stems of roses with rosebuds. Very narrow saw tooth border.
Inscription
Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infant hand / And while her fingars oer this cancass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / Eliza Ann Perkins wrought this in the / eleventh year of her age august the 19 1829
Length Without Frame
17 3/4"
Width Without Frame
9"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-225 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art