- Maker
- Patten, Ruth Wheelock (age 11)
- Date made
- 1808
- Origin
- Hartford, CT US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Long and short, Algerian eye, French knot, Seed.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linsey-woolsey
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets. J is present in the first and fourth, U is present in all, V is missing from the third alphabet. Old style S. Number 1-10. Various stitched lines and small cross bands. A landscape design across the bottom with grass, flowers, strawberries and grapes. Wave border all four sides.
- Inscription
- JESUS permit Thy Gracious Name to stand / As the first efforts of an Infants 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. / Ruth W Patten Hartford November 3 1808 //
- Length Without Frame
- 13 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 10 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #2001.29.0
- Owner
- Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
- Owner Private
- Connecticut Historical Society
