- Maker
- Ditcham, Caroline (age 12)
- Date made
- 1820
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Identical motifs on both sides of plants, animals, birds perched on plants, flowers in baskets, eight pointed stars, butterflies, dogs. At center bottom a stag wearing a collar stands between two fir trees. Double saw tooth border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand, / As the first effort of infants hand, / And while her Fingers on the canvas move, / Engage her tender thoughts to seek thy love, Caroline Ditcham Aged 12 Years 1820 . //
- Length Without Frame
- 13 3/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 10 1/8"
- Historical Owner
- #1983.185 Gift of Mrs. Don H. Reuben through the Needlework & Textile Guild of Chicago
- Owner
- Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Owner Private
- Art Institute of Chicago
