(On L): Wrought by Amelia / Washburn 1818 (On R): Born January 7 / In the year / 1807 / / Plac'd on the verge of youth, my mind lifes opning scene survey'd, / I view'd its ills of various kind, afflicted and afraid / For see, ah see , while yet her ways with doubt full steps I tread, / A hostile world its terrors raise , its snares delusive spread. / The spring of life shall gantly cease / And angels point the way to Peace. //

Maker

Washburn, Amelia (age 11)

Date made

1818

Origin

Kingston, MA US

Stitches

Cross, Rococco, Satin, Fern, Stem, Outline, Long, Shor, Whip.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

4 or 5 alphabets: upper and lowercase block with the J. Numbers 1-4. Two columns with an arcade from one side to the other with baskets on the columns and flowers and half diamond motifs in the arch. Flowers and trees across bottom.

Inscription

(On L): Wrought by Amelia / Washburn 1818 (On R): Born January 7 / In the year / 1807 / / Plac'd on the verge of youth, my mind lifes opning scene survey'd, / I view'd its ills of various kind, afflicted and afraid / For see, ah see , while yet her ways with doubt full steps I tread, / A hostile world its terrors raise , its snares delusive spread. / The spring of life shall gantly cease / And angels point the way to Peace. //

Length Without Frame

15 1/2"

Width Without Frame

17"

Historical Owner

#1985.721 From the estate of Eliza Faunce

Owner

Historic New England, Haverhill, MA

Owner Private

Historic New England