- Maker
- Taber, Susan (age 11)
- Date made
- 1818
- Origin
- Unknown
- Stitches
- Stem, Satin, French Knots, Cross, Marking cross, Queen.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #515. 1793 Page 319
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Floral cross bands. Cornucopia with flowers on L & R.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand, / As the first efforts of an infant's hand, / And while her fingers o'er the canvas move, / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love, / With thy dear children let her share a part / And write thy name thy self, upon her heart. / Performed by Susan Taber New Bedford 12 mo 28th 1818 / Aged 11 years. //
- Length Without Frame
- 16 1/8"
- Length With Frame
- 21"
- Width Without Frame
- 12"
- Wdith With Frame
- 16 5/6"
- Owner
- NSCDA Martin House Farm, N. Swansea, MA
- Owner Private
- NSCDA-Martin House Farm