- Maker
- Taber, Welthen S. (age 9)
- Date made
- 1826
- Origin
- New Bedford, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: one ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Various cross bands. Reversing arcaded acorn border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand, / As the first efforts of an infant's hand, / And while her fingers o'er this canvas move, / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. / / Wrought by Welthen S. Taber New Bedford 9 mo 29 1826 / Aged 9 Years //
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1992.47
- Owner
- New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
- Owner Private
- New Bedford Whaling Museum
