Sacred / To the Memory / of / Joseph and Hyrum / Smith , Who fell, as Martyrs, / for the / Gospel of Jesus Christ. / June 27th 1844, / Aged 38, and 44 years. / Zions noblest sons are weeping, . See her daughters bathed in tears. / Where the prophets now are sleeping, . Nature's sleep the sleep of years; / When the earth shall be restored, / They will come with Christ the Lord. / Mary Ann, / Broomhead's / Work, 1844. / Aged, 13 years (On the memorial at center bottom): J & H S .

Maker

Broomhead, Mary Ann

Date made

1844

Stitches

Satin, Cross, Stem,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Satin, Human Hair

Predominent Motif

A memorial to Joseph and Hyrum Smith. At the center bottom a memorial urn with a flower and leaf border up both sides with a single large flower at the center top. Inscription is stitched with human hair.

Inscription

Sacred / To the Memory / of / Joseph and Hyrum / Smith , Who fell, as Martyrs, / for the / Gospel of Jesus Christ. / June 27th 1844, / Aged 38, and 44 years. / Zions noblest sons are weeping, . See her daughters bathed in tears. / Where the prophets now are sleeping, . Nature's sleep the sleep of years; / When the earth shall be restored, / They will come with Christ the Lord. / Mary Ann, / Broomhead's / Work, 1844. / Aged, 13 years (On the memorial at center bottom): J & H S .

Historical Owner

#79-58-8

Owner

Mormon Church History Museum , Salt Lake City, UT

Owner Private

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints