- Maker
- Miskey, Elizabeth (age 12)
- Date made
- 1822
- Origin
- Philadelphia, PA US
- Stitches
- Chain, Stem, Rococo, Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 197
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk, Wool
- Predominent Motif
- A large basket of grapes in the center with spray of flowers on either side done in a large rectangle with a double saw tooth border. Reversing arcaded carnation border all four sides.
- Inscription
- THE TEAR OF SYMPATHY / / No radiant pearl which crested fortune wears / No gem that sparkling hangs from beauties ears / Nor the bright stars which nights blue arch adorn / Nor rising sun that gild the vernal morn, / Shines with such lustre as the tear that breaks, / For others woe down virtues lovely cheeks / / (at bottom): Respectfully presented to Anthony and Elizabeth Miskey by their affectionate daughter Elizabeth / Miskey done in her 12th Year Philadelphia April 26th 1822
- Length Without Frame
- 24"
- Width Without Frame
- 16"
- Historical Owner
- #1941-69-171 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 197
- Owner
- Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- Cooper Hewitt Museum
