- Maker
- Muzzy, Emily (age 10)
- Date made
- 1809
- Origin
- Lexington, MA US
- Stitches
- Satin, Chain, Cross, Cat.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase scroll missing J, third with J but ends with L then P. Number 1-12. Simple stitched lines. Floral sprays and baskets of flowers. One cross band at bottom. Cross stitched border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (Note: Uses both long (f) and short (s) style s) Let us suppose the virtuous mind a rose, / Which nature plants and education blows. / (In a floral rectangular cartouche): Emily Muzzy / Aged 10 //
- Length Without Frame
- 12 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 15 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 12"
- Wdith With Frame
- 15 1/2"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- #740
- Owner
- Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA
- Owner Private
- Lexington Historical Society
