- Maker
- Meader, Anna (age 12)
- Date made
- 1800
- Origin
- Nantucket, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- n a saw tooth stitched rectangle three panels with the verse in the first, A large basket of flowers, perched birds on strawberry plants, flowers and Nantucket trees. Panel three with a large carnation plant in a two handled urn, perched birds, two small black collared dogs and (Nantucket) trees. Reversing arcaded tulip and carnation border up both sides and across the top.
- Inscription
- See How The Lillies Flourish White and Fair / See how the Ravens Feed From Heavens Care (In the center): THis Markt / in / 1800 / (At center bottom): Anna Meader Born Septem / ber the 22 in 1788 / Markt at / Nantucket School This Markt in / 1 8 0 0 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17"
- Width Without Frame
- 15 5/8"
- Historical Owner
- #1971.0062.008 Gift of Robert M. Waggaman
- Owner
- Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA
- Owner Private
- Nantucket Historical Association
- Name of School
- Nantucket School, Nantucket, MA