Robbins, Eliza A. (age 12)

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Maker
Robbins, Eliza A. (age 12)
Date made
Unknown
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Longarm cross, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #515 1793 Page 319
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: 26 letters. Numbers 1-12 plus ampersand. All done in a saw tooth inner stitched rectangle. Various stitched lines. A flower motif at bottom L and R. Reversing arcaded floral border all 4 sides with a flower spray at the center top.
Inscription
Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infants hand / And while her fingers o'er this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / Wrought by Eliza A. Robbins in the 12th yr of her age. //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
19"
Width Without Frame
16 1/8"
Wdith With Frame
17 1/8'
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. George Seybolt