- Maker
- Hamlet, Betsey (age 12)
- Date made
- 1831
- Origin
- RI US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: all with J and U, lowercase script ends with x, lowercase has both the long and the short S. Numbers 1-3 and 5-10. Various stitched lines. Two rows of floral cross bands. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Beauty in vain her Pretty eyes may roll / charms strike the sight but merit wins the soul. / Betsey Hamlet Born dec the 20 1818 / Wrought by Betsey Hamlet Aged 12 Jul. 11 1831 * //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Historical Owner
- #1840.1.21
- Owner
- Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
- Owner Private
- Rhode Island Historical Society
