With close alteration carefully inwrought, / Fair education paints the pleasing thought. / Inserts the curious lines on proper ground, / Completes the work and scatters roses round. / Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth. / Wrought by Eliza Ann White Fair Haven Sept. 18th 1832 / Aged 8 Years //

Maker

White, Eliza Ann (age 8)

Date made

1832

Origin

Fair Haven, MA US

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

5 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Numbers 1-9. Various small narrow cross bands. Reversing arcaded thistle border all four sides.

Inscription

With close alteration carefully inwrought, / Fair education paints the pleasing thought. / Inserts the curious lines on proper ground, / Completes the work and scatters roses round. / Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth. / Wrought by Eliza Ann White Fair Haven Sept. 18th 1832 / Aged 8 Years //

Historical Owner

#1927.10.1

Owner

New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA

Owner Private

New Bedford Whaling Museum