Nabby Willard Harvard 1803 / In its true light this transient life regard / A state of trial only not reward / Tho' rough the passage, peaceful is the port / The bliss is perfect, the probation short // (Note: from the Works of Hannah More, Search After Happiness).

Maker

Willard, Abigail

Date made

1803

Origin

Harvard, MA US

Stitches

Cross, stem,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J and U. Numbers 1-9 and 10-20. Various wide and narrow cross bands. An urn with three perched birds on the R. At the bottom a row of trees and plants. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.

Inscription

Nabby Willard Harvard 1803 / In its true light this transient life regard / A state of trial only not reward / Tho' rough the passage, peaceful is the port / The bliss is perfect, the probation short // (Note: from the Works of Hannah More, Search After Happiness).

Length Without Frame

15 1/2"

Width Without Frame

12 3/4"

Historical Owner

#T2491 Bequest of Miss Edith M. Willard

Owner

Concord Museum, Concord, MA

Owner Private

Concord Museum