- Maker
- Bullard, Betsey
- Date made
- 1829
- Origin
- Dudley, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross,Satin,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-9. Various stitched lines and cross bands. At the bottom a three story house with three chimneys. A large fir tree on each side with a black dog with a white collar, a bird and potted plant beneath. Other bird and flower motifs. Saw tooth border in two colors all four sides.
- Inscription
- Wrought by Betsey Bullard Aged 11 Years A D 1829 / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a youthful hand / With thy dear children let her have a Part / And write thy name thyself upon thy heart //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/4"
- Length With Frame
- 24 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 16 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 23"
- Historical Owner
- Inherited. Done by owner's great-great -grandmother.
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Holly C. Miller
