Fanny Richards Born / September The First 1791 / Aged Eleven Years / Pain May Start The Briny Tear / And Drown The Weeping Eye / Grief May Seem Awhile Severe / And Heave A Mournful Sigh / But Sweet Religion Soothes the Breast / And Wipes The Tear Away / Religion Calms the Soul To Rest / And Gives A Brighter Day //

Maker

Richards, Fanny (age 11)

Date made

1802

Origin

Dedham, MA US

Stitches

Cross, Queen, Bullion, French knots.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Other

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: uppercase q not Q. Border all four sides.

Inscription

Fanny Richards Born / September The First 1791 / Aged Eleven Years / Pain May Start The Briny Tear / And Drown The Weeping Eye / Grief May Seem Awhile Severe / And Heave A Mournful Sigh / But Sweet Religion Soothes the Breast / And Wipes The Tear Away / Religion Calms the Soul To Rest / And Gives A Brighter Day //

Length Without Frame

11 1/2"

Length With Frame

12 1/2"

Width Without Frame

11"

Wdith With Frame

12 1/2"

Historical Owner

Inherited

Owner

Mrs. Henry C. Hawkins, Jr.