But oh thou bounteous Giver of all good, / Thou art of all thy gifts thyself the crown. / Give what thou canst, without thee we are poor / And with thee rich, take what thou will away. / (At the bottom): Caroline Newbolds work aged ten years 1818

Maker

Newbold, Caroline (age 10)

Date made

1818

Origin

RI US

Stitches

Cross, Satin.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-8. Various wide and narrow cross bands. Small motifs of trees, plants, birds. All done in a square with a reversing arcaded border with small flowers on all four sides.

Inscription

But oh thou bounteous Giver of all good, / Thou art of all thy gifts thyself the crown. / Give what thou canst, without thee we are poor / And with thee rich, take what thou will away. / (At the bottom): Caroline Newbolds work aged ten years 1818

Length Without Frame

13 1/4"

Width Without Frame

14"

Historical Owner

#1944.9.2 Gift of Caroline Hazard

Owner

Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI

Owner Private

Rhode Island Historical Society