Small, Margaret

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Maker
Small, Margaret
Date made
1824
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: #4 missing the Z all others with 26 letters. Various cross bands. At the bottom a two story house with two chimneys. A large geometric flowering on each side. 6 crowns and coronets. Reversing arcaded small flower border all four sides.
Inscription
Jesus Permit thy gracious Name to stand / As the first Effort of an Infants hand / And while her fingers on the canvass move / Engage her tender thoughts to seek thy love / With thy dear children may she have a part / And write thy Name thyself upon her heart / Margaret Small //
Historical Owner
1969-288-146
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art