Whitford, Martha Rosevear

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Maker
Whitford, Martha Rosevear
Date made
1824
Origin
GA (?) US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both with 26 letters. Numbers 1-10. Various cross bands. No border.
Inscription
Jesus permit Thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infant's hand / And while her fingers over the canvas move / Enlarge her heart to seek Thy love. / With Thy dear children may she have a part / And write Thy name Thyself upon her heart. / / / Martha Rosevear / Whitford Aged (removed) / October x9x 1824
Length Without Frame
12"
Length With Frame
15"
Width Without Frame
7.5"
Wdith With Frame
10 1/2"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1963.14
Owner
Historic Macon Foundation, Macon, GA
Owner Private
Historic Macon Foundation