I Will Do the Best I can
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Creator Role
craftsperson
Description
The cross stitch work features hues of green, brown, blue, and black. To the far right, a vine with leaves are stitched. On the frame's verso, a 1972 Lincoln cent is glued. It is enclosed in a silver frame and bluish mat.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
2001-02-17
Measurement
6 5/16 X 8 1/4 inches (frame)
Materials and Techniques Display
cotton thread on cotton fabric mounted in glass and metal frame
Inscription
recto: I will do the best I can, the very best I know how, but I cannot succeed without your continued support. verso, handwritten: Best of wishes on your new venture. Elaine / Chief: It's been a trip!! Best wishes, Jean / Its [sic] been a pleasure working for you - I know you will do the "best." Linda. A 1973 Lincoln cent is adhered to the back.
Subjects
Cross-stitch; Textile crafts
Work Type
cross stitch
Class
souvenirs & novelties
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
6985
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.