Joseph Thackrey Abigail Thackrey / Marmaduke Thackrey / Azor Thackrey / (On L): Be mine a calm a thankful heart / From every murmur free / And blessings of Thy grace impart / And make me live to Thee / (On R): If thou my Father still art nigh / Cheerful I Live and peaceful die / Secure when mortal comforts flee / To find ten thousand worlds in Thee / (At the bottom): Ebna Ann Thackrey S / work * 1822 //

Maker

Thackrey, Ebna Ann

Date made

1822

Origin

US (?)

Stitches

Cross, Eyelet,

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 229 Verse 466

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: both with 26 letters. Various floral motifs in baskets, single stems. Two facing birds at the center top and near the bottom. At center bottom a green lawn with trees and a black dog. Vine and flower border up both sides.

Inscription

Joseph Thackrey Abigail Thackrey / Marmaduke Thackrey / Azor Thackrey / (On L): Be mine a calm a thankful heart / From every murmur free / And blessings of Thy grace impart / And make me live to Thee / (On R): If thou my Father still art nigh / Cheerful I Live and peaceful die / Secure when mortal comforts flee / To find ten thousand worlds in Thee / (At the bottom): Ebna Ann Thackrey S / work * 1822 //

Length Without Frame

22.5"

Width Without Frame

21.5"

Historical Owner

Purchased in 1913 at A. W. Drake, NYC.

Bolton & Co. Page

229 Verse #466

Owner

Livingston Parsons III

Owner Private

Livingston Parsons III