- Maker
- Meek, Sarah
- Date made
- early 19th century
- Origin
- England
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk (?)
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: U and V transposed in both. Numbers 1-4. Various flowered arcaded cross bands. Motifs of baskets and pots of flowers, one tree, two birds, two lions, two spotted deer, strawberries. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Next unto God dear Parents I address / My self to you in humble Thankfulness / For all your care & charge on me bestowd / The means of Learning unto me allow'd / Go on I pray and let me still pursue / Those golden arts the vulgar never knew. / Sarah Meek //
- Length Without Frame
- 13 1/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 14 1/2"
- Owner
- Chelmsford Historical Society, Chelmsford, MA
- Owner Private
- Chelmsford Historical Society
