- 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