Let the sweet work of prayer and praise employ my / Youngest breath Thus im prepared for longer days or / Fit for earlier death * Phebe Esther Copp aged 8 1822 / (On L): Better it is to be / of an humble Spirit / with the lowly / than to divide the / Spoil with the proud (On R): This work I did / To let you See / What care my / Parents took of me //

Maker

Copp, Phebe Esther (age 8)

Date made

1822

Origin

Stonington, CT US

Stitches

Cross, Algerian Eye, Long-armed Cross, Petit Point, Rice.

In Bolton & Co.

Yes......... Page #39. Verse #41. 1752. Page 143.

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: 26 letters, backward J, q not Q. Numbers 1-13. Rows separated by simple geometric cross bands. At bottom, a centered tree flanked by rose bushes and two framed texts. Inner reversing arcaded strawberry border, single cross-stitch, and zig zag border all 4 sides.

Inscription

Let the sweet work of prayer and praise employ my / Youngest breath Thus im prepared for longer days or / Fit for earlier death * Phebe Esther Copp aged 8 1822 / (On L): Better it is to be / of an humble Spirit / with the lowly / than to divide the / Spoil with the proud (On R): This work I did / To let you See / What care my / Parents took of me //

Length Without Frame

16 3/8"

Width Without Frame

21 3/8"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#TE*H6591 Gift of Mr. John Brenton Copp.

Owner

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC

Owner Private

Smithsonian Institution