Margaret Walsh
Jesus permit thy gracious name . . .
1819
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Margaret Walsh
Jesus permit thy gracious name . . .
1819
Physical Qualities
Linen ground with silk embroidery threads, 17 1/2 x 17 1/8 in. (44.5 x 43.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Francis White, from the Collection of Mrs. Miles White, Jr.
Object Number
1973.76.392
Square band sampler with alphabets, numbers, geometric bands, verses, signature, baskets of fruit and flowers. Sampler has a stylized floral border and bands of geometric borders. Silk embroidery thread colors used are shades of blue, green, yellow, black, medium tan, and white on a beige linen ground.
See inscriptions for verse, signature, etc.
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1973; Nancy Brewster (Mrs. Frances White) by inheritance; Virginia Purviance Bonsal (Mrs. Miles White, Jr.).
Inscribed: Embroidered in tan silk thread in cross stitch near bottom, center: "Margaret M. Walsh/aged 10 years August 29th./1820/There is nothing of so much/worth as a mind well instructed/God loves the child whose wor/ds are mild.abcdeffghij" Embroidered in black silk thread in cross stitch, center, center: "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand/As the first effort of an infant hand;/And while her fingers o'er this canvas move./Engage her tender heart to seek thy love;/With thy dear children, let her share a part,/And write thy name thyself upon her heart."
