- Maker
- Bucklin, Betsy
- Date made
- 1781
- Origin
- Providence, RI US
- Stitches
- Cross, Crosslet, Queen, Rice, Straight, Fly, Stem, Tent, Gobelin
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 35
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Upper portion has a central triangular shaped tree flanked by matching trumpeting angels, black and white sheep, flowers and plants. In center a three story house with a widow's walk at the top. On L a flowering fruit tree flanked by a man and a woman. To the R of the house is a woman beside a tree. Geometric vine border with flowers on both sides and across the top.
- Inscription
- (On upper L side): Care use with all / thy power (On upper R side): To serve GOD eve / ry Hour (On the L near the center): While hostile foes / our coasts invade / In all the pomp of / war arrayd Ameri / cans be not dismayd / Nor fear the Sword / or gun / (On the R near the center): While innocence is / all our pride and vir / tue is our only Guide / Women would scorn / to be defyd if led by / Washingon / / (In a small cartouche at the bottom): Betsy / Bucklin Her / Work Septe / mber / 1781
- Length Without Frame
- 12"
- Width Without Frame
- 16"
- Historical Owner
- #2008.0159.01
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 35
- Owner
- Smithsonian, Washington, DC
- Owner Private
- Smithsonian Institution
