- Maker
- Evans, Tamson C. (age 11)
- Date made
- 1807
- Origin
- Barrington, MA or RI US
- Stitches
- Hem, Cross, Satin.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verses #128. ca. 1630. Page 271. #490. 1708. Page 316.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: one with 26 letters, others are missing various letters. Simple stitched lines and narrow cross bands. One geometric motif and one square at the bottom. Border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Tamson Evans Born Jan 4 7 Aged 11 / T C E / (On L): Tamson C. Evans Born Jan 4 is my name / And with my needle I worked the same / And if my skill had been better / I would have mended every letter / / (On R): Tamson Evans is my name / New England is my nation / Barrington is my dwelling place / and Christ is my salvation. (At the bottom): T C E //
- Length Without Frame
- 16 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 13"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #64.1.53 Purchased.
- Owner
- Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
- Owner Private
- Old Sturbridge Village