- Maker
- Trotter, M.
- Date made
- 1817
- Origin
- England
- Stitches
- Counted Cross, Satin, Straight.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A large brick house with 2 chimneys set on a green lawn is below the verse with symmetrical trees, flowers, shrubs and birds on both sides. Basket of flowers below with three animals facing R. Two cross bands. All done in a saw tooth border. Arcaded flower border across top and bottom, with a smaller arcaded strawberry border down both sides.
- Inscription
- When my breast labours with oppressive care / And o'er my cheek descends the falling tear / While all my warring passions are at strife / Oh let me listen to the words of life. / / 1817 M. Trotter
- Length Without Frame
- 14"
- Length With Frame
- 16 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 14 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 15 3/4"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Barbara K. Randau
- Owner Private
- Barbara K. Randau
