- Maker
- Fairfield?, Mary
- Date made
- 1822
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool, Cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 1 partial alphabet: uppercase to N. At the bottom Adam and Eve beneath the Tree of . Various floral, animal and bird motifs. Strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With tthy dear children let her share a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart. / Mary P?????? / February 20 / 1822
- Length With Frame
- 19 1/2"
- Wdith With Frame
- 20 1/3"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- #1899.101
- Owner
- Ipswich Historical Society, Ipswich, MA
- Owner Private
- Ipswich Historical Society