Richardson, Ann Prudence

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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