love (...) friends / / / Rhoda * Sheffield her examPler made / in the year 1809 and in the 11 year of her age / / / Rhoda*Sheffield (????) where / English (????????) virtue / / Westerly is my dwelling Place (and) / / (Christ) is my salvation / Learnt of Miss ?????C?? Westerly (uses f - old style s)

Maker

Sheffield, Rhoda (age 11)

Date made

1809

Origin

Westerly, RI US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Cotton

Predominent Motif

4 alphabets: Uppercase script no J. Simple stitched lines. Numbers 1-10. Diamond motifs.

Inscription

love (...) friends / / / Rhoda * Sheffield her examPler made / in the year 1809 and in the 11 year of her age / / / Rhoda*Sheffield (????) where / English (????????) virtue / / Westerly is my dwelling Place (and) / / (Christ) is my salvation / Learnt of Miss ?????C?? Westerly (uses f - old style s)

Length Without Frame

13"

Length With Frame

17"

Width Without Frame

13"

Wdith With Frame

17"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

Inherited

Owner

Private collector