- Maker
- Devear, Ann (age 10)
- Date made
- 1800
- Origin
- Norfolk, England
- Stitches
- Satin, Counted Cross, Straight, Chain
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Tammy
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: U & V reversed. Numbers 1-9 plus X. All done in a six sided cartouche with Adam and Eve beneath the apple tree at the bottom. Angels fly above. Floral baskets decorate the top and sides with a floral spray with a centered blue bow at the bottom.
- Inscription
- Religin and Duty happy I am taught / And Needlework to this perfection Brought / To read the Scriptures and my Neighbors love / In hopes to gain those Heavenly joys above / / Ann Devear Aged 10 Years 1800
- Length Without Frame
- 12 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 14 1/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 12 1/2"
- Wdith With Frame
- 14 1/4"
- Original Frame
- Unknown
- Historical Owner
- Don and Faith Bronson Collection to Barbara Randau
- Owner
- Barbara K. Randau
- Owner Private
- Barbara K. Randau