Sisson, Hannah (age 10)

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Maker
Sisson, Hannah (age 10)
Date made
1812
Origin
US
Stitches
Flat, Stem, Cross, Queen.
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #548. 1812. Page 324.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block no J, uppercase script no J or U. Two story house with two chimneys. A man and woman standing on L side, a woman and small boy on R. Filled saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Hannah Sisson Born May 20 1802 / and Made this in July 1812 / The Soul Who Seeks me shall Obtain / Immortal Wealth and heavenly Gain / Immortal life is his reWard / Life and the favor of the Lord / hannah / SiSSon
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#20.197
Owner
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art