- Maker
- Lee, Susan
- Date made
- 1813
- Origin
- Barre, MA US
- Stitches
- Hem, Satin, Cross, Stem.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #104. 1805. Page 269.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: all missing the J. Various narrow cross bands. At the bottom L a 3 story house with two chimneys and two blue doors, a fence and 5 small trees. A pump and a dog on the L. A farmer with a rake in his hand stands next to a large barn on the R. A flock of birds flies above. Saw tooth border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Plain as this canvass was so Plain youll find Unlettored unadorn'd the female / mind. With close attention carefully is wrought Fair education Paints the Pleasing / thought. Inserts the curious lines as ProPer ground Compleats the whole and scatters / flowers around. / Susan Lee Barre July th 28 1813 //
- Length Without Frame
- 16 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 16 1/8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #64.1.110 Purchased by the museum in 1992
- Owner
- Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
- Owner Private
- Old Sturbridge Village
