W C D C I C M C / PC MB I C M O / Sarah C Corbits Work 1823 / Behold the rose of sharon here , / The lily which the vallies bear / Behold the tree of life that gives / Refreshing fruit and healing leaves. / C G B (In bottom R corner: M R //

Maker

Corbit, Sarah C.

Date made

1823

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

At center top two facing birds in a leaf cartouche. Scattered motifs of flowers, two fir trees, urns with flowers, rosebuds on a stem, basket with flowers. Reversing arcaded small flower border up both sides and across the bottom.

Inscription

W C D C I C M C / PC MB I C M O / Sarah C Corbits Work 1823 / Behold the rose of sharon here , / The lily which the vallies bear / Behold the tree of life that gives / Refreshing fruit and healing leaves. / C G B (In bottom R corner: M R //

Length With Frame

22 3/4"

Wdith With Frame

22 7/16"

Historical Owner

#1977.0222 Gift of Mrs. Samuel F. Pryor, III (Sara Corbit Reese)

Owner

Historic Odessa Foundation, Odessa, DE

Owner Private

Historic Odessa