- Maker
- Richardson, Ann Prudence
- Date made
- 1839
- Origin
- Chelmsford, MA (?) US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: each with 26 letters. One ampersand . Numbers 1-7. Inner rectangle with a large vase of flowers on L and R set on a grass like ground. Saw tooth border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Wrought by Ann Prudence Richardson Aged 8 A.D. 1839 / And will God not descend to make / A feeble child his care / Yes Jesus died for childrens sake / And loves the youngest prayer / God made the stars and daisies too / And watches over them and you. (initial W.A. Perhaps her teacher?)
- Length Without Frame
- 12"
- Width Without Frame
- 16 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1923.603
- Owner
- Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
- Owner Private
- Historic New England