(In a flowered cartouche): Susan Arnold Burrills sam / pler wrought at eight years of age. / Providence, February twenty eighth, / one thousand eight hundred ten / (In the lower third): My dearest child improve lifes morning fair / The arts of ?????) (Across the bottom): S U S A N B U R R I L

Maker

Burrill, Susan Arnold (age 8)

Date made

1810

Origin

Providence, RI US

Stitches

Cross, Satin,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: uppercase block double letters but missing the J and only one U. Lowercase 27 letters - has both the long and the short style S. Uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-7. Narrow cross bands. Heart and other motifs. Saw tooth border all four sides.

Inscription

(In a flowered cartouche): Susan Arnold Burrills sam / pler wrought at eight years of age. / Providence, February twenty eighth, / one thousand eight hundred ten / (In the lower third): My dearest child improve lifes morning fair / The arts of ?????) (Across the bottom): S U S A N B U R R I L

Length Without Frame

15 1/2"

Width Without Frame

12"

Historical Owner

#1974.28.1 Bequest of Eleanor B. Jilson

Owner

Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI