Underwood, Hannah

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Maker
Underwood, Hannah
Date made
1733
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Basketweave, Backstitch, Chain, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block, missing J and U. Numbers 1-11. Simple stitched lines. Small flower border at top and bottom. Large arcaded tulip and daisy cross bands. Hemstitched on all four sides.
Inscription
The loss of a father is much Bu / T The loss of a Mother is more / The loss of Christ is such a loss / That no man can restore / This needlwork of mine can / tell when I a child and learn / ed well by my parents I / was taught no to "............ Hannah Underwood Her Work Made In The / Year 1733 //
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Gift of Rt. Rev. Samuel G. Babcock, D.D.
Owner
Redwood Library & Athenaeum, Newport, RI
Owner Private
Redwood Library & Athenaeum