The loss of gold is great. The loss of time is more / But losing Christ is such a loss / As no man can restore / Sarah Ann Alder Aged 12 years Maze Pond School Southwerk (Note: Inscription on back notes purchased from John Wanamaker, New York.)

Maker

Alder, Sarah Ann (age 12)

Date made

1838

Origin

Southwerk, England

Stitches

Cross,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Wool

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: both with 26 letters.Two wide cross bands. Reversing arcaded carnation border all four sides.

Inscription

The loss of gold is great. The loss of time is more / But losing Christ is such a loss / As no man can restore / Sarah Ann Alder Aged 12 years Maze Pond School Southwerk (Note: Inscription on back notes purchased from John Wanamaker, New York.)

Length Without Frame

9 1/2"

Width Without Frame

14"

Historical Owner

#1997.7.23 Martha Clawson Reed Collection

Owner

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

Owner Private

Vassar College Loeb Art Center

Name of School

Maze Pond School, Southwerk UK