- Maker
- Sims, Susanna (aged 8)
- Date made
- 19th century
- Origin
- Bath, England
- Stitches
- Cross, Marking cross,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Wool
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- At the top a basket of fruit on both sides of two crossed stems of either flowers or fruit. At center below a castle style church with two turrets, one bird perched on the L cross. A gated yard with a tall tree on each side and many birds flying in the sky. Greek Key border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of Susanna's hand, And while her fingers on the cavass 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 / (At the bottom): Susanna Sims Aged 8 Years BATH //
- Length Without Frame
- 12 5/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 12 13/16"
- Historical Owner
- #44.66 Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
- Owner
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
- Owner Private
- Museum of Fine Arts