- Maker
- Chase, Perthene ( (age 12)1749-1795)
- Date made
- 1761
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase block and lowercase both missing the J and U. Numbers 1-10. Two wide cross bands one with flowers and birds, another with tulips, at the bottom small trees(?) and a center carnation. Many simple stitched lines. Reversing arcaded border all four sides.
- Inscription
- The Loss of A Father is Much the / Loss of A Mother is More The Loss / of Christ is such A Loss No Man can / This Needle Work Of Mine Can Till When I A / Child I Learned Well & By My Parents I Was / Taught Not To Spend My Time For Naught / Perthene Chase Age 11 Year 8 Month 10 Daze / September The 30 1761 NS Restore* (*last word from verse above) //
- Length Without Frame
- 15 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 11"
- Historical Owner
- #B2014.1 Bayou Bend Collection Museum purchase funded by the Houston Junior Woman's Club charitable fund.
- Owner
- Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend, Houston, TX
- Owner Private
- Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend