- Maker
- Guild, Charlotte (age 11)
- Date made
- 1805
- Origin
- MA (?) US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Tent, Longarm Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #40 1747 Page 260
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: upper case, script, upper case block. Numbers 1-(1)0. Saw tooth and diamond cross bands. Various motifs in lower section including facing flying birds and flowers. Flowers, berries and leaf border up both sides and across the top .
- Inscription
- Next unto God dear Parents I Address myself to you in humble thankfulness / For all your care and pains on me bestowed. The means of learning unto me allowd / Go on I pray and let me still Pursue Those golden arts the vulgar never knew. / Charlotte Guild Aged 11 years. Born August 5, 1794. Sep. 24th AD 1805 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 3/4"
- Length With Frame
- 19 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 14 7/8"
- Wdith With Frame
- 16 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- Inherited
- Owner
- Private collector
