Susan L Whiton Aged 10 years / Hingham April th 8 1820. / While my fingers o'er this canvas move / May my duty to God be the object (of love / / Next my parents I will love and obey / These virtues will conduct me to wisdoms / Pleasant way //

Maker

Whiton, Susan L. (age 10)

Date made

1820

Origin

Hingham, MA US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: lowercase missing J. Vowels: AEIOUY. Numbers 1-10. Simple stitched lines. Octagon shaped cross band and border.

Inscription

Susan L Whiton Aged 10 years / Hingham April th 8 1820. / While my fingers o'er this canvas move / May my duty to God be the object (of love / / Next my parents I will love and obey / These virtues will conduct me to wisdoms / Pleasant way //

Owner

Hingham Historical Society, Hingham, MA