Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers / on the canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. / With thy dear children let her have a part / And write thy name thyself upon her / Heart. / Lucy Minot Thomas Aged 7 //

Maker

Thomas, Lucy Minot (age 7)

Date made

ca. 1829

Origin

Unknown

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets and 2 sets of numbers at top. Verse at bottom. Linear flowering border.

Inscription

Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers / on the canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. / With thy dear children let her have a part / And write thy name thyself upon her / Heart. / Lucy Minot Thomas Aged 7 //

Length Without Frame

47.3

Width Without Frame

32.9

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#L.1962.35

Owner

Museums of Old York, York, ME

Owner Private

Museums of Old York