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. / Performed by Mary T. Congdon New Bedford / 12 mo 2(?) 1821 / Aged 12 Years //

Maker

Congdon, Mary T. (age 12)

Date made

1821

Origin

New Bedford, MA US

In Bolton & Co.

No

Predominent Motif

6 alphabets: script missing the J. Numbers 1-(1)0. Cross bands of leaves and flowers. Flower vine motif 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. / Performed by Mary T. Congdon New Bedford / 12 mo 2(?) 1821 / Aged 12 Years //

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#00.46.2

Owner

New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA

Owner Private

New Bedford Whaling Museum