Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of a youthful hand / And while her fingers o'er this canvas 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 / Mary Greene's work aged 7 years. 1813. //

Maker

Greene, Mary (age 7)

Date made

1813

Origin

US

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 165. Verse #515. 1793. Page 319.

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: upper case block q not Q. Numbers 1-8. All done in a filled rectangle. Strawberry border all four sides.

Inscription

Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of a youthful hand / And while her fingers o'er this canvas 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 / Mary Greene's work aged 7 years. 1813. //

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#19.097

Owner

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

Owner Private

Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art