Miranda Robinson aged 8 years / Say Brook July 10 AD 1839 / Jesus permit thy gracious name to (on line above): stand / At the first efforts of an infants hand. / The path of duty is the path of safety.

Maker

Robinson, Miranda (age 8)

Date made

1839

Origin

Old Saybrook, CT US

Stitches

Cross.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Numbers 1-17. Small cross bands. At the bottom is a house with 2 chimneys. Trees with birds atop, 2 dogs or horses below. Heart motifs on R and geometric on L. Reversing arcaded strawberry border across top and down both sides. Small saw tooth border all four sides.

Inscription

Miranda Robinson aged 8 years / Say Brook July 10 AD 1839 / Jesus permit thy gracious name to (on line above): stand / At the first efforts of an infants hand. / The path of duty is the path of safety.

Length Without Frame

17 1/2"

Length With Frame

19"

Width Without Frame

17 1/2"

Wdith With Frame

19"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

#1990.142.0 Museum purchase.

Owner

Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT

Owner Private

Connecticut Historical Society