- Maker
- Chapman, Martha
- Date made
- 1793
- Origin
- England
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Wool
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase block complete, lowercase with both long and short S. Numbers 1-18. Various cross bands. Heart, flower, crown motifs. At the the bottom Trees, potted plants, animals. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- The Lord spoke unto Joshua saying, This Book / of the Commandments shall not depart out of / thy mouth but thou shall meditate therein Day / and Night / Martha Chapman's Work May 16th 1793 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 18"
- Historical Owner
- #35-1678 Gift of Miss Amy Pleadwell
- Owner
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
- Owner Private
- Museum of Fine Arts
