- Maker
- Richardson, Rebekah (age 14)
- Date made
- 1793
- Origin
- Chelmsford (?) MA US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: both missing the J, #2 ends at T. Large cross band at the top, simple lines and one small cross band. At the bottom a large baskets with a carnation and two other small flowers and two small animals (deer ?). No border.
- Inscription
- (Note): uses both the long and the short S): My soul lies cleaving to the dust / Lord give me life divine / From vain desires and every lust / Turn off these eyes of mine / Rebekah Richardson / aged 14 //
- Owner
- Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
- Owner Private
- Historical Society of Old Newbury
