Parker, Eliza A.

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Maker
Parker, Eliza A.
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: #1 missing J and Z. One ampersand. Various stitched lines. No border.
Inscription
(Near bottom L): Jesus Permit thy / gracious name to / stand to the first / efforts of an infant / (Near bottom R): hand and While her / fingers over this canvas / move incline her gentle / heart to seek thy love / Eliza A. Parker born the 19 of December //
Length Without Frame
10.25"
Width Without Frame
13.5"
Historical Owner
#2001.004.0002
Owner
Lynn Museum, Lynn, MA
Owner Private
Lynn Museum