(On the L): The Lord himself the mighty Lord / Vouchsafes to be my guide / The Shepherd by whose constant cart / My wants are all supply'd / (On the R): In tender grass he makes me feed / And gently there repose / Then leads me to cool shades and where / Refreshing water flows. //

Maker

Unknown

Date made

ca. 1820

Origin

England

Stitches

Cross,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Wool

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Motifs of trees, flowers, eight pointed stars and a basket of flowers. Near the bottom a two story house with two chimneys a fenced yard. A smaller house on the L. Five sheep are on the lawn on L and a dog is on the R side. Reversing arcaded border all four sides.

Inscription

(On the L): The Lord himself the mighty Lord / Vouchsafes to be my guide / The Shepherd by whose constant cart / My wants are all supply'd / (On the R): In tender grass he makes me feed / And gently there repose / Then leads me to cool shades and where / Refreshing water flows. //

Length Without Frame

15 3/4"

Width Without Frame

13"

Historical Owner

#1941-69-14 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe

Owner

Cooper Hewitt Museum, NY, NY