White, Roba

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Maker
White, Roba
Date made
1806
Origin
Newport, RI US
Stitches
Queen, French Knots, Satin, Stem, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 240 Verse 606 (1,var)
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Elaborate blue house in center with many trees, angels, birds,animals and small flowers. A panel below with a man and a woman in colonial garb, two black dogs, trees. Rose border with an urn at the bottom R and L.
Inscription
(On L side top): May spot / less innocence / and truth my eve / ry action guide / (On R side top): And guard / my unexperie / ncd youth from / arrogance & pride / (At the bottom): ROBA WHITES WORK NEWPORT 1806 / /
Length Without Frame
13 3/4"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1894.1
Bolton & Co. Page
240 Verse 606 (1,var)
Owner
Newport Historical Society, Newport, RI
Owner Private
Newport Historical Society