(Near top): Virture alone can give the flower / of fleeting life its lustre and perfect form / and we are weeds without it. / (In wreath cartouche): Harriet Seebold / done in the 11th / year of her age. (Center bottom): Jesus permit thy gracious name to / Stand as the firts efforts of an in / fants hand and when her fingers / o'er this canvass move engage her / tender heart to seek thy love.

Maker

Seebold, Harriet (age 11)

Date made

ca. 1837-38

Origin

PA US

Stitches

Counted Cross, Straight

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet. A centered floral wreath. Quaker style bird and flower motifs. Strawberry border all four sides.

Inscription

(Near top): Virture alone can give the flower / of fleeting life its lustre and perfect form / and we are weeds without it. / (In wreath cartouche): Harriet Seebold / done in the 11th / year of her age. (Center bottom): Jesus permit thy gracious name to / Stand as the firts efforts of an in / fants hand and when her fingers / o'er this canvass move engage her / tender heart to seek thy love.

Length With Frame

16"

Wdith With Frame

16"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

Purchased

Owner

Barbara K. Randau

Owner Private

Barbara K. Randau