- Maker
- Bates, Sarah S. (age 11)
- Date made
- 1817
- Origin
- New Bedford, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Stem,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. A drapery motif with tassel adorns the center at top. At the bottom a grassy motif with flowers. Large flowers in octagons line both sides.
- Inscription
- Rapid our days and months run on, / Soon soon the night of death will come. / / Performed by Sarah S. Bates New Bedford Sept 27th 1817 / Age 11 Years //
- Historical Owner
- #1928.14.3
- Owner
- New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
- Owner Private
- New Bedford Whaling Museum