- Maker
- Perry, Alice H. (age 10)
- Date made
- 1807
- Origin
- Nantucket, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 206
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- (Done in a large saw tooth cartouche): A panel with a centered basket of flowers with small trees above, trees and tall flowers on L and R with perched facing birds. One heart motif. Two cross bands. In the bottom panel two geometric style flowers with small trees and two black dogs. ,Arcaded tulip border on three sides.
- Inscription
- (Note: missing many threads): See how the Lillies flourish white and fair see how the Ravens fed from / Heaven are / This Marked / 1807 / (At the bottom): Alice H Perry Born Novr / the 28 in 1797 Nantucket //
- Length Without Frame
- 7 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 6"
- Historical Owner
- #1928.6814 William Bridges Thayer Memorial
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 206
- Owner
- Spencer Museum of Art, The University of Kansas
- Owner Private
- Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas
