(On R side): Elizabeth Allen of * * / Smithfield in The Cou / nty Of Providence and / State of Rhodeisland / Was Born The 18th of / The 12th Month 1786 * / And Wrought This Sa / mpler in the 7th Year / pf jer age AD 1793 ? (On L side): FIRST GIVE TO GOD THE FLOWER OF THY YOUTH TAKE FOR THY GUIDE THE BLE / SSED WORD OF TRUTH * 1793 //

Maker

Allen, Elizabeth (age 7)

Date made

1793

Origin

Smithfield, RI US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 29

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: on L. Visible are A to J, balance is faded until the botto.. Numbers 1-10. No border.

Inscription

(On R side): Elizabeth Allen of * * / Smithfield in The Cou / nty Of Providence and / State of Rhodeisland / Was Born The 18th of / The 12th Month 1786 * / And Wrought This Sa / mpler in the 7th Year / pf jer age AD 1793 ? (On L side): FIRST GIVE TO GOD THE FLOWER OF THY YOUTH TAKE FOR THY GUIDE THE BLE / SSED WORD OF TRUTH * 1793 //

Length Without Frame

12 1/4"

Width Without Frame

5 1/4"

Historical Owner

Gift of Mr. Edward D. Greer

Bolton & Co. Page

29

Owner

Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI

Owner Private

Rhode Island Historical Society