Strong, Susan (age 12)

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Maker
Strong, Susan (age 12)
Date made
1831
Origin
MA (?) US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Bible verse and Prayer. One cross band of Greek fret near bottom. Strawberry or acorn border all four sides.
Inscription
THE BIBLE / / With this awful volume lies / The mystery of mysteries, / Happiest they of human race / To whom their God has given the grace / To read, to fear, to hope, to pray. / To lift the latch, to force the way / And better had they never been born / Then read to dowbt (sp), or read to scorn / PRAYER / / Hail holy prayer, harp of the soul, / Thy angel tones are given / To loose the hearts from earth's controul (sp) / And wing our thoughts to Heaven. / Hail Holy Prayer, throne of the head / Hail day that know no even, / Hail pure devotions sacred shrine / whose holy light is Heaven. / Hail holy prayer: the power of faith. / Celestial gem of feeling / Whose glorious, bright, unfading truth / And Blessed hope is haven. / Susan Strong Aged 12 years 1831 //
Length Without Frame
12"
Length With Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
8 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
12 1/2"
Original Frame
No
Owner
Dorchester Historical Society, Dorchester, MA
Owner Private
Dorchester Historical Society