- Maker
- Todd, Sarah
- Date made
- 1807
- Origin
- Northeastern MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: script missing J, lowercase has both long and short style S. Central basket design with various flowers and large leaves. A large bird dominates the floral spray at the top center. Floral pattern border flows upwards from a basket at the bottom of each side.
- Inscription
- We stand expos'd to every sin / While idle and without employ / But business holds our passions in / And keeps out all unlawful joy / Sarah Todd Born February 28 1798 Wrought / This Work AD 1807 //
- Length Without Frame
- 26"
- Width Without Frame
- 25 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #133922 Donated by Philip T. Andrews
- Owner
- Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA
- Owner Private
- Peabody Essex Museum
