- Maker
- Hobson, Mary
- Date made
- Unknown
- Origin
- Unknown
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Various small cross bands. Flower baskets, tree motifs. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- While some in folly's pleasures roll, / And seek the joys that hurt the soul: / Be mine, that silent calm repast, / A peaceful conscience to the last. Mary Hobson //
- Length Without Frame
- 12"
- Length With Frame
- 17 5/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 12"
- Wdith With Frame
- 16 3/4"
- Original Frame
- No
- Owner
- Private collector