Wilbur, Matilda

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Maker
Wilbur, Matilda
Date made
ca. 1808
Origin
Little Compton, RI US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: upper and lowercase block and uppercase script each with 26 letters, ampersand. Numbers 1-10 and 1-8. Small strawberry motifs at the bottom. Various stitched lines. Hem stitched all four sides.
Inscription
Deter not till tomorrow to be wise / Tomorrow's sun to thee may never rise. / Matilda Wilbur
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#2000.0365.1
Owner
Little Compton Historical Society, Little Compton, RI
Owner Private
Little Compton Historical Society