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 child / ren let Her share a part And write thy Name thyself upon her heart / Jane Corning Septtr 17 1810 Age 10 years //

Maker

Corning, Jane (age 10)

Date made

1810

Origin

Wethersfield, CT US

Stitches

Satin, Cross over 1 and 2, Bullion, Straight, Back.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: J is missing in the first. Numbers 11-11. Various stitched lines. Floral swag across top tied with a bow. A small house on the L and a large house on the R set in a rolling landscape with trees and animals. 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 child / ren let Her share a part And write thy Name thyself upon her heart / Jane Corning Septtr 17 1810 Age 10 years //

Length Without Frame

17 1/8"

Width Without Frame

15"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1989.38.0 Purchased

Owner

Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT

Owner Private

Connecticut Historical Society