(Near the top): Contemplate when the sun declines / Thy death with deep reflection / And when again its rising shines / The day of resurrection / (Near the bottom): Charlotte Aldridge. / July 28. 18(18) Aged 7 Years // (Note: Charlotte removed the last two numbers of her birth year. What better way to hide your age). //

Maker

Aldridge, Charlotte (age 7)

Date made

1818

Origin

England

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Cotton

Predominent Motif

A large basket of flowers is centered with motifs of eight pointed stars, rose buds, two very large birds and one crown. At the bottom are more eight pointed stars, a small dog, a bird, a deer, two plants and a bird on a plant. Reversing arcaded border all four sides with a small flower in each corner.

Inscription

(Near the top): Contemplate when the sun declines / Thy death with deep reflection / And when again its rising shines / The day of resurrection / (Near the bottom): Charlotte Aldridge. / July 28. 18(18) Aged 7 Years // (Note: Charlotte removed the last two numbers of her birth year. What better way to hide your age). //

Historical Owner

#1980.2197

Owner

Museum of St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

Owner Private

Museum of St Albans