- Maker
- Robertson, Emeline (age 11)
- Date made
- ca. 1830
- Origin
- Beverly, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: 2 missing the J. Numbers 1-14. Simple stitched lines. Scroll border across the top and down both sides.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infant hand / And while her fingers o'er this canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart / Emeline S Robertson Aged 11
- Length Without Frame
- 12"
- Width Without Frame
- 8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- Gift to the Society
- Owner
- Beverly Historical Society, Beverly, MA
