- Maker
- Archibild (Archibald), Mary
- Date made
- ca. 1804
- Origin
- Peel, Isle of Man, England
- Stitches
- Cross stitch.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Flower arrangements in urns flank a central arrangement in a basket. A verse in a rectangular cartouche is surrounded by small birds, urns, insects and trees. Below that a central tulip in a basket has a man and woman next to it, with two birds looking backwards. On either side is a flower cartouche that contain the stitchers name. A Honeysuckle border on all 4 sides. note: name is spelled incorrectly, should be Archibald.
- Inscription
- Mary Archibalds Work Peel / / Prepare my Soul to meet the day, / When I shall quit this house of clay: / Leave all my dearest friends behind, / And share the fate of human kind. //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/4"
- Length With Frame
- 21 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 14 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 18 3/4"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Campanelli / Private collector
