S a r a h D o a k e H e r W o r k / J u n e 2 4 1 8 2 4 / So fades the lovely blooming flower / Frail smiling solace of an hour. //

Maker

Doake, Sarah (age 8?)

Date made

1824

Origin

Marblehead, MA (?) US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets. Reversing arcaded carnation border up both sides and across the top. Plain stitched wide border across the bottom.

Inscription

S a r a h D o a k e H e r W o r k / J u n e 2 4 1 8 2 4 / So fades the lovely blooming flower / Frail smiling solace of an hour. //

Length Without Frame

15.5"

Width Without Frame

17.5"

Historical Owner

#1934.188

Owner

Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA

Owner Private

Marblehead Museum