Worked in multi-color silk thread on linen ground, with verse to all sides, center with alphabet rows above maker's name, birth date, and location, "Jame M McLaughlin / Born Nov 23, 1808 / Chelsea / Nov 13, /1817," the border with holly and berry motif within a Greek key border, presented under glass in a narrow frame.

17 x 17 in.

Private Collection, New Bern, North Carolina

Research indicates that the maker is likely Jane Maddison McLaughlin, born in Topsham, Vermont to Harris E.G. McLaughlin (1771-1847) and Rebekah McLaughlin (née Stone) (1772-1859), and married to Joseph Lathem on July 7, 1833 in Chelsea, Vermont.

Stapled to board and not removed from the board for examination; possible staining to center; frame with breakage and loss.