- Maker
- Wild, Eliza (age 12)
- Date made
- 1829
- Origin
- England
- Stitches
- Satin, Stem, Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Silk
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Flowers, cornucopia filled with fruit, a harp, a lyre, birds and plant motifs. Small house at bottom L with castle(?) on R. Female figure at bottom center with small tree and dog and animals. Reversing arcaded flower border on all four sides.
- Inscription
- With cheerful notes let all the Earth / To Heaven their voices raise..... / Let all inspired with godly mirth.... / Sing solemn hymns of praise... / God's tender mercy knows no bound / His truth shall ne'er decay.... / Then let the willing nations round / Their grateful tribute pay. / Eliza Wild Aged 12, 1829 //
- Length Without Frame
- 13 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 1/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- Gift of Mrs. Oliver Thompson
- Owner
- NSCDA Plum Grove Historic Home, Iowa City, IA
- Owner Private
- NSCDA-Plum Grove Historic Home
