- Maker
- Dean, Sarah (age 12)
- Date made
- ca. 1817
- Origin
- Berwick or Saco, ME US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen (Green)
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: lowercase missing X,Y and Z, uppercase block 26 letters and ampersand, uppercase script no J. Numbers 1-(1)0. Narrow saw tooth cross bands. Diminishing rows of decoration near the center bottom. Saw tooth border across the top and down both sides.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers o?er this canvass move As the first efforts of an infants hand / 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. / Sarah Dean Age 12 //
- Historical Owner
- A86-567 Gift of Grace Williams, 1952
- Owner
- Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
- Owner Private
- Maine Historical Society