Fowler, Sibil (age 15)

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Maker
Fowler, Sibil (age 15)
Date made
1804
Origin
US
Stitches
Stem, Eyelet, Satin, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: all missing J. Numbers 1-11 and 1-13. Flower sprays and floral cartouche. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides with diagonally filled corners.
Inscription
(On L side): Be faithful to your trust / and deceive not them / that rely upon you / (On R side): Learning is wealth to the / poor honour to the rich / and a support to old / Age / (In a circular cartouche at bottom center: Sibil / Fowler / September 4 / 1804 / Aged 15 //
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#28.035
Owner
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art