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Maker
Unknown
Date made
mid 1800's
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No Text: Lamb of God by Charles Wesley. 1742.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each complete but uppercase has two V's. Various cross bands. A few motifs. Reversing arcaded and leaf border all four sides. Possible small flower in each corner hidden by frame.
Inscription
LAMB of God, I Look to thee / Thou shalt my example be / When thou wast a little child / thou wast gentle, meek and mild. / Teach me to show forth thy praise / Love and serve thee all my days / Oh, might all around me see / Christ, the holy child, in me. (Note: Lamb of God text by Charles Wesley 1742) //
Owner
Dennis Historical Society, Dennis, MA
Owner Private
Dennis Historical Society