Remember thy Creator in the days of Thy Youth. / (On the L): Tis Religion that can give / Sweetest pleasure while we live / Tis Religion must supply / (On the R): Solid comfort when we die / After death its joys will be / Lasting as Eternity. (across the bottom): D. P. Johnes. Aged 10 Years Jan 22. 1830. //

Maker

Johnes, D.P.

Date made

1830

Origin

Unknown

Stitches

Cross, Chain

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: lowercase ends with W (no room). Numbers 1-8. A few stitched lines and one narrow cross band. In the lower two thirds a bands of flowers with a single flower on each side. A sailing ship in a wreath of flowers is in the center. A flower spray with a centered bow is at the bottom. Small border all four sides.

Inscription

Remember thy Creator in the days of Thy Youth. / (On the L): Tis Religion that can give / Sweetest pleasure while we live / Tis Religion must supply / (On the R): Solid comfort when we die / After death its joys will be / Lasting as Eternity. (across the bottom): D. P. Johnes. Aged 10 Years Jan 22. 1830. //

Length Without Frame

17 3/4"

Width Without Frame

18"

Historical Owner

#1969-288-177 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art