- Maker
- Kirk, Sarah (age 14)
- Date made
- 1825
- Origin
- New Commock, Scotland
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- In the top panel motifs including eight pointed stars, angels, baskets of flowers, birds, squirrels and in the center a small tree with two facing perched birds. The bottom half is filled with various motifs of flowers in large urns, a small house with two chimneys and two small trees, a lion on the L and an oversized bird on the R. At the bottom more flowers and birds and a scene with a female in a long dress, wearing a feathered hat, a dog on her L and R side. Reversing arcaded flowered border including carnations, honey suckle and other flowers.
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy precious name to stand / As the first effort of a youthful hand / And while her fingers on the canvas move / Engage her tender mind to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her have a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart / /(At center bottom): Worked by / Sarah Kirk aged / 14 years / May 14 1825 //
- Length Without Frame
- 35 cm
- Width Without Frame
- 30 cm
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Laurel Gabel
