Mary S. Davis 1826 / Jesus permit thy graciou(s above) / name to stand As the first . effort of an infantes hand / And while her fingers o'er this / canvas move engage her te / nder heart to (f old s)eek thy love / with thy dear children let / her share a Part And write / thy name / thyself / upon / her heart

Maker

Davis, Mary S.

Date made

1826

Origin

Sturbridge, MA (?) US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

An urn with flowers is at the center bottom. Motifs of a woman holding a bird, a basket of fruit, heart, bird, crown and plants. Arcaded strawberry border inner border with a single cross stitch outer border.

Inscription

Mary S. Davis 1826 / Jesus permit thy graciou(s above) / name to stand As the first . effort of an infantes hand / And while her fingers o'er this / canvas move engage her te / nder heart to (f old s)eek thy love / with thy dear children let / her share a Part And write / thy name / thyself / upon / her heart

Width Without Frame

12 3/4"

Owner

The Bridges

Owner Private

Sally Bridges