Manchester, Betsy

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Maker
Manchester, Betsy
Date made
1793
Origin
Providence, RI US
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Two trumpeting angels on either side of a heart near the top, two women holding hands standing near two trees, a bird, stag, sheep and cat in center, a lady and gentleman on either side of a tree near two evergreens, a sheep and a dog near the bottom. A flowering vine grows from 2 urns at the bottom corners with flowers rising to form border. Strawberries across the bottom.
Inscription
Providence July 31 / 1793 / Teach us fo(r) to number our / days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom / / May Spotless innocence and truth / my every action guide / And guard my unexperienced youth / from arragance and pride / / BETSY MANCHESTERS WORK
Historical Owner
#1944.994
Owner
Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, WI
Owner Private
Wisconsin Historical Society
Name of School
Miss Mary (Polly) Balch, Providence, RI