- Maker
- Dow, Hepzibah (age 15)
- Date made
- 1822
- Origin
- Concord, NH US
- Stitches
- Eyelet, Satin, Cross, French knots
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: #1 to Q. 2 with J. one with both long and short S. Numbers 1-10. Simple stitched lines. A garland of flowers at center bottom with leafy sprigs above verse. No border.
- Inscription
- Would you then know true Peace (and joy), / Let lov your fleeting hours employ, / What e'er can bless our mortal span, / Is love to God and love to man. / Hepzibah Dow / Concord Sept 25 1822
- Length Without Frame
- 16 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Wdith With Frame
- 19"
- Historical Owner
- #1997.020 Purchased
- Owner
- New Hampshire Historical, Concord, NH
- Owner Private
- New Hampshire Historical Society
