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Date made
1839
Origin
England ?
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Four bible quotations and good wishes done by four students at an unnamed school as a dedication to their teacher. Arcaded flower and leaf border all four sides.
Inscription
The secret of the Lord is with them / that fear Him. Psalm. xxv.14 / Maria Paine Parker / Thy word is a lamp unto my feet / and a light unto my path. Ps.cxix.105 / Mary Stone Parker / The Lord hath done great things for / us whereof we are glad. Ps. cxxvi.3 / Mary Shepherd / He which soweth bountifully shall / reap also bountifully. 2 Cor.IX.6 / Sophia Tucker / Jesus Christ the same yesterday and / today and for ever . Heb . XIII . 8 // Susan Edmonds / Praying always for you. / (At the bottom): A / tribute of gratitude / from / Thursday the first class July 4th 1839 / to / Mrs Broughton //
Length Without Frame
42.5 cm
Width Without Frame
26m
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Laurel Gabel