- Maker
- Joy, Mary Ann (age 13)
- Date made
- 1821
- Origin
- Madbury, NH US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet, Rococo, Satin, Long, Short, Split, Gobelin, Chain, Rice, Star
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk, Wool
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: lowercase no J, both long and short style S. Numbers 1-9. Vowels AEIOUWY. Various initials. Narrow cross bands. Large basket and urns of flowers at the bottom on a green lawn. Floral leaf border on both sides and an narrow inner border.
- Inscription
- Madbury August 29 / Mary Ann Joy aged 13 years 1821 / (On L): O source of wisdom I implore / Thy aid to guide me safely oer / The slip'ry paths of youth / (On R): O deign to send a steady ray / To point the sure the certain way / To virtue and to truth. //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 21 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 16 1/2"
- Wdith With Frame
- 20 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #1923.601 Gift from Miss Mary Wheelwright
- Owner
- Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
- Owner Private
- Historic New England