Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers o'er this canvass 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. / (In a medallion): Maryann / Hill Her Work / Aged 12 Years / October The 12 / 1834 //

Maker

Hill, Mary Ann (age 12)

Date made

1834

Origin

KY US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Cotton

Predominent Motif

House with 2 chimneys set on a green lawn with two large urns with tulips on both sides. A large cat sitting on a stool, and a dog on either side of the verse. Vases with tall flowers. Fence across the bottom with two pine trees in the center. Stylized saw tooth 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 canvass 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. / (In a medallion): Maryann / Hill Her Work / Aged 12 Years / October The 12 / 1834 //

Length Without Frame

16 1/4"

Length With Frame

18 1/2"

Width Without Frame

12 1/4"

Wdith With Frame

14 1/4"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

Donated by Don Wynn White 8/1974

Owner

Kent Plantation House, Inc., Alexandria, LA