Rivers, Kezia

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Maker
Rivers, Kezia
Date made
1790
Origin
Charleston, SC US
Stitches
Brick, Satin, Cross, Queen, Eyelet, Tent
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: missing the J. Various cross bands. In the center a large decorative motif with a center cartouche with a verse. Tulip and carnations in a vase at each corner at the bottom. Arcaded strawberry border across the bottom, small flower and leaf border down both sides and an arcaded small flower border across the top.
Inscription
Sweet maid whilst thou thy work pursue Keep this reflection still in view / Virtue soft balm of human woe makes all our real bliss below / Virtues our safeguard and our guiding star that stirs up reason when our senses err / Kezia Rivers wrought this work February the 25 th 1790 / Pitch upon such / a Course of Life as / is excellent and praise / worthy and custom / will soon make it both / easy and delightful / / When Innocence and Beauty both combine / What Soul but melts. Their Force is all divine / When Conscience Pleads / turn not away Tis Heav / en that speaks and Pints / the Way / /
Length Without Frame
20"
Width Without Frame
16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1992.027.001 Donated by the South Carolina Historical Society 1992
Owner
The Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC
Owner Private
The Charleston Museum