Gallyon, Rebecca (age 7)

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Maker
Gallyon, Rebecca (age 7)
Date made
1800-1820
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Pastoral scene at bottom with a shepherdess and sheep. Two tablets in center with religious inscription. Flowers in large basket at top with bird, butterfly and two stags. Border all four sides.
Inscription
(On L): Abraham's Blessing on the Gentiles / / II / / HOW large the Promise how Divine / To Abraham and his Seed / I will be a GOD to thee and thine / Supplying all their Need / II The Words of his extensive Love / From Age to Age endure / The Angel of the Covenant Proves / And seals (?) the Blessings sure(?) / (On R): III / JESUS the ancient Faith confirms / To our great Fathers given / He takes young Children to his Arms / And calls them Heirs of Heaven / IV Our GOD how faithful are his Ways / His Love endures the same / Nor from the Promise of his Grace / Blots out his Childrens Name / Rebecca Gallyon Finish'd this Work in the Seventh Year of her Age.
Length Without Frame
19 1/4"
Width Without Frame
15 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1984.331.9 Gift of Barbara Schiff Sinauer
Owner
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Owner Private
Metropolitan Museum of Art