Sheperdson, Bella (age 9)

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Maker
Sheperdson, Bella (age 9)
Date made
1808
Origin
Westtown, PA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Verse at upper half followed by a small cross band. At the bottom a row with trees, an animal and a bird on small green mounds. Arcaded small leaf and rose? border all four sides.
Inscription
My Duty First unto the Lord I owe / For Daily Mercies Which he Does Bestow / And For my Great Redeemers Sake Who Gave / His Life a Ransom Sinner for to Save / My Duty to My Parents next is due / Whose Good Advise With Pleasure Ill Pursue / Respct With Meekness let me ever Bind / Friendships my Duty unto all Mankind / / Bella Sheperdson Aged 9 Years Done at Mrs / Waters' School September 7 1808
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
16 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1956.050.006 Gift of the Misses Rachel Jane and Belle Sheperdson
Owner
Delaware Historical Society, Wilmington, DE
Owner Private
Delaware Historical Society