See Israels Gentle Shepherd Stands / With All Engaging Charms / Hark! How He Call The Tender (line above): Lambs / And Folds them In His Arms / J(At the bottom): Julianna Smith Her work / Aged Eight 1826 //

Maker

Smith, Julianna (age 8)

Date made

1826

Origin

England

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Various motifs of flowers, rabbits, plants, birds, done in a central rectangle. Reversing arcaded carnation border all four sides.

Inscription

See Israels Gentle Shepherd Stands / With All Engaging Charms / Hark! How He Call The Tender (line above): Lambs / And Folds them In His Arms / J(At the bottom): Julianna Smith Her work / Aged Eight 1826 //

Length Without Frame

21 3/4"

Width Without Frame

13 3/4"

Historical Owner

#1997.7.86 Martha Clawson Reed Collection

Owner

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Owner Private

Vassar College Loeb Art Center