- Maker
- Woods, Margaret Oliver 1813-1901 (age 11)
- Date made
- 1824
- Origin
- Andover, MA US
- Stitches
- Eyelet, Stem, Cross, Satin.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 244 Verse 692
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets. Various cross bands. At the center bottom a large basket of flowers with fruit designs on each side of apples strawberries and elderberries. Double trefoil border.
- Inscription
- The only amaranthine flower an earth is virtue / The only lasting treasure - truth / Margaret Oliver Woods //
- Length With Frame
- 17"
- Wdith With Frame
- 15 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- Gift of Mrs. Anita Nims
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 244 Verse 692
- Owner
- Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA
- Owner Private
- Marblehead Museum