Fowler, Ann

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Maker
Fowler, Ann
Date made
1802
Origin
Gainsborough, England
Stitches
Cross, Straight, Chain.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A floral cartouche surrounds a verse. A crown in the center with two angels on each sides. Two small oval wreaths on each side with name, etc. Across the bottom a large house with 3 chimneys, a large tree on the L and a smaller tree on the R. A man and woman in formal dress are on the R near a large tree. A flock of sheep graze on the lawn in the center. Arcaded cross and acorn border all four sides.
Inscription
(On the upper R): the Lord my / pasture shall / prepare / And feed me / with a shepherds / Care // (In a central cartouche): For / the Lord day / Morning / / This is the day when Christ Arose / So early from the dead / Why should I keep my eyelids clos'd / And waste my (ho)urs in bed / This is the day when Jesus broke / The powrs of death and hell / And shall I still wear Satan's yoke / And love my sins so well / Today with pleasure Christians meet / To pray and hear the word / And I would go with cheerful feet / To learn thy will O Lord / I'll leave my sport to read and pray / And so prepare for heav'n / O may I love this blessed day / The best of all the seven. / / (On the upper L): Ann Fowler / Work's at Gainsbro / 1802 / be Faithfull unto / Death as I will give the / A Crown of life / the Lord my /
Length Without Frame
13 3/4"
Width Without Frame
18"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.27 Gift to the museum in 1958
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village