- Maker
- Chandler, Sally (1789-1863) age 11)
- Date made
- 1800
- Origin
- Concord, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Whip, Satin.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse 691. 1805. Page 342.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase block missing the J, uppercase script missing the J and U . At the bottom a centered motif with a plant on both sides. All done in a saw tooth stitched three sided panel. Reversing arcaded acorn border up both sides and across the top with a strawberry motif in all four corners.
- Inscription
- SALLY CHANDLER A / GED 11 YEARS 1800 / (LET VIR)TUE PROVE YO / UR NEVER FADING BLOO M / FOR MENTAL BEAUTIE / S WILL SURVIVE THE / T O M B / /
- Length Without Frame
- 13 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 11 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #T1002 Gift of Mrs. Howard Melvin or Gift of Cummings E. Davis
- Owner
- Concord Museum, Concord, MA
- Owner Private
- Concord Museum
