(At the top): The first Congregational Church / in Providence was / destroyed by fire / June 14th 1814 / Sarah F. Sweet (Illustrated on page 187 of American Samplers by Bolton & Coe)

Maker

Sweet, Sarah F.

Date made

After 1814

Origin

Providence, RI US

Stitches

Satin, Cross.

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 228 Illus. page 187

Predominent Motif

Embroidered picture of the Congregational Church in Providence. Two large towers, four columns. The church burned down in 1814, was rebuilt and is now the Unitarian Church. (Two rows of cross stitch border all four sides.

Inscription

(At the top): The first Congregational Church / in Providence was / destroyed by fire / June 14th 1814 / Sarah F. Sweet (Illustrated on page 187 of American Samplers by Bolton & Coe)

Length Without Frame

10 1/4"

Width Without Frame

8 3/4"

Historical Owner

#1968.6.13 Gift of Miss Eleanore Upton

Bolton & Co. Page

228 Illustration pg. 187

Owner

Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI

Owner Private

Rhode Island Historical Society