- Maker
- Baker, Nabby (age 12)
- Date made
- 1828
- Origin
- West Dedham, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #669 1800 Page 339.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J, X and Z. Uppercase complete, lowercase missing the J. Numbers 1-10. One diamond motif. Flower plant border on both sides, geometric lattice border across the bottom with strawberry motifs.
- Inscription
- Let virtue be thy constant guide / And truth in every word preside / While knowledge gives to life a zest / And pure religion makes thee blest. / Wrought by Nabby R Baker Aged 12 years / West-Dedham June 10th 1828 //
- Length Without Frame
- 15 5/8"
- Length With Frame
- 18 5/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 12 1/8"
- Wdith With Frame
- 14 1/8"
- Historical Owner
- Donated by Lucy Ellis Fisher.
- Owner
- Westwood Historical Society, Westwood, MA
- Owner Private
- Westwood Historical Society
