(On L): Thou shalt have no / other gods but me / Before no idol bow / thou knee / Take not the name of God in vain / Nor dare the sabbath / day profane / Give both the parents / honour due / (On the R): Take heed that thou / no murder do / Abstain from words / and deed unclean / Nor steal tho thou art / poor and mean / Nor make a wilful Lye / nor love it / What is thy neighbours / dare not covet / (Below): Lord have mercy upon us and write all these / Thy laws in our hearts we beseech the / (In a small leaf cartouche at the bottom): ??? Cheney / 1742 //

Maker

Cheney, ???

Date made

1742

Origin

England

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen or wool

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

A man in long robes on both sides. Each has hold of a large tablet on which are written the 10 commandments. Above them are three angels. A red drape on both sides and across the top.

Inscription

(On L): Thou shalt have no / other gods but me / Before no idol bow / thou knee / Take not the name of God in vain / Nor dare the sabbath / day profane / Give both the parents / honour due / (On the R): Take heed that thou / no murder do / Abstain from words / and deed unclean / Nor steal tho thou art / poor and mean / Nor make a wilful Lye / nor love it / What is thy neighbours / dare not covet / (Below): Lord have mercy upon us and write all these / Thy laws in our hearts we beseech the / (In a small leaf cartouche at the bottom): ??? Cheney / 1742 //

Historical Owner

#1974.80.2 Gift of Miss Elizabeth RIley, 1974

Owner

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Owner Private

Metropolitan Museum of Art