- Maker
- Murphy, Sarah
- Date made
- 1829
- Origin
- England or US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Split, Knot
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Border of various flowers and leaves surround the 23rd Psalm and a verse.
- Inscription
- The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh / me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside / the still waters. He restoreth my soul he leadeth me / in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, / though I walk through the valley of the shadow of / death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me, thy rod / and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a ta / ble before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou / anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the / days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the / Lord for ever. / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first efforts of an infant's hand / And while my finger on the canvas move Engage my tender thoughts to seek thy love / With thy dear children let me bear a part And write thy name thyself uppon my heart / Sarah Murphy / 1829 //
- Length Without Frame
- 8 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 16 1/4"
- Historical Owner
- #2003.415 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeannette Westfall
- Owner
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
