- Maker
- Kelly, Dorcas A. (age 11)
- Date made
- 1830
- Origin
- Mendon, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Stem
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 183 Verse 574
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A large arch supported by columns in center. A weeping willow in first section and a vine with large leaves enclosing verse in second section. Flowers in hexagon border with rose sprays in upper corners.
- Inscription
- (On arch): Keep Sacred the Memory of Thy Ancestors / David Kelly Bn. Men. 12 mo. 12, 1781 / Amy Comstock Bn. Providence 8 mo. 19, 1788 / They were married Men. 1 27 1807 / Their childrens Births Deaths Marriages. / Eliza A. K Born 4 mo. 1 1809 / Mar. 10 mo. 20, 1821 / William A. K Born 12 m 31 1812 / Dorcas A. K Born 10 mo. 30 1818 / Beyond the narrow vale of time, To scenes eternal scenes sublime, Where bright celestial ages roll, She points the way and leads the soul. / / Wrought by Dorcas A.K. Men. 1830 aged 11 //
- Length Without Frame
- 19 5/16"
- Width Without Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1941-69-70 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 183 Verse #574
- Owner
- Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- Cooper Hewitt Museum