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
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."
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