- Maker
- Kendall, Mary (age 13)
- Date made
- ca. 1791
- Origin
- Middlesex Cty, MA US
- Stitches
- Counted Cross, Satin, Straight.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A deep arcaded border with floral motifs across the top and down both sides. In the center a saw tooth cartouche with a brick house at the bottom with a mother and daughter on each side. 5 birds on branches face R and L with a center floral display.
- Inscription
- (Near center at top): Bright angels strike your loudest strings / Your sweetest voices raise / Let heaven and all created things / Sound our Emmannuels Praise / / (in rose cartouche at bottom ): Mary Kendall's work wrought in the thirteenth year of her age / /
- Length With Frame
- 20 3/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Barbara K. Randau
- Owner Private
- Barbara K. Randau
