- Maker
- Williams, Rhoda (age 12)
- Date made
- 1799
- Origin
- Providence (?) RI US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: uppercase block missing the J. Many narrow cross bands to divide each line. At the bottom a two story house with one chimney set on a green lawn. Various animals and birds. No border..
- Inscription
- RHODA * WILLIAMS * / IS * MY * NAME * / ENGLISH * IS * MY * / NATION * (PROVIDENCE?) * / IS * MY * DWELLING * / PLACE * AND * CHRIST * IS * MY * / SALVATION / MAY VIRTUE GUIDE / ME THROUGH / THE UNCEARTAIN / ??? / BORN JUNE 20 / 1787 JULY 1799 //
- Length Without Frame
- 21"
- Width Without Frame
- 8.5"
- Historical Owner
- #1936.8.1 Bequest of Miss Jessie Glenn Bennett
- Owner
- Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
- Owner Private
- Rhode Island Historical Society
