Remember no(w) thy / Creator in the days of / thy youth A. M & J T H / H M Croasdill's work / done in her 7th year 1851 // (Note: stitcher had a problem with the letter w). //

Maker

Croasdill, H M (age 7)

Date made

1851

Origin

England

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Cotton (?)

Embroidery Thread

Cotton

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: #1 with letters M and N repeated, #2 with the long style S, #3 missing the J. Numbers 1-9. Various narrow cross bands. Zig zag inner border with cross stitch outer border all four sides.

Inscription

Remember no(w) thy / Creator in the days of / thy youth A. M & J T H / H M Croasdill's work / done in her 7th year 1851 // (Note: stitcher had a problem with the letter w). //

Length Without Frame

35.5 cm

Width Without Frame

26.5 cm

Historical Owner

#H979.71.1

Owner

Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Canada