- Maker
- Hine, H.A. (age 20)
- Date made
- 1833
- Origin
- Waterbury, CT US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase block with many multiple letters, uppercase script missing the J. One ampersand. Various stitched lines. On the bottom a square on the R with various geometric motifs. Zig zag border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Beset with snares on every hand / In lifes uncertain Path I stand / Father divine diffuse thy light / To guide my doubtful footsteps right / Youths though yet no losses grieve you / Gay in health and many a grace / Let not cloudless skies deceive you / Summer gives to autumn Place / (In box on L side): H A H / Waterbury Conn / Sept 14th 1833 / Patience / & / Industry (In box on R): H A Hine / Age 20
- Length Without Frame
- 20 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 20 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- #X2006.8
- Owner
- Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT.
- Owner Private
- Mattatuck Museum
