- Maker
- Leap , Mary Ann
- Date made
- 1849
- Origin
- New England US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Long, Short, Chain, Eyelet, Star.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: uppercase block 26 letters. Motifs of birds, grapes, tulips, baskets of flowers, dogs. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (on L): When her cries come forth / Then I return to the(e) / The victory is gained / for christ hath / Made us free / (On the R): Mary Ann Leaps work done / In the year of our lord one / Thousand eight hundred / And forty nine 1849 / / (In a centered cartouche): Tell me ye knowing and / discerning few / Where I may find a friend / that's firm and true / / Joseph & Mary Leap / Joseph A Leap Henry M Le / ap Benjamin H.L. M.A . Leap
- Length Without Frame
- 16 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 24 5/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Wdith With Frame
- 25"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- #1924.21 Gift of Miss Mary Wheelwright
- Owner
- Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
- Owner Private
- Historic New England