Flint, Hepzibah (age 13 b. 2/22/1775)

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Flint, Hepzibah (age 13 b. 2/22/1775)
Date made
1787
Origin
Concord, MA US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block and a mixed upper and lowercase, both missing the J and U. Simple stitched lines. Across the bottom a wide row of various motifs of geometric flowers, strawberries, birds and a small row of various designs.
Inscription
THE SUN DOTH SET THE SUN / DOTH RISE AGAIN THE DAY / DOTH CLOSE THE DAY / DOTH BRAKE AGAIN ONCE / SET OUR SUN AGAIN IT / RISETH NEVER ONCE CLOSE / OUR DAY OF LIFE ITS / NIGHT FOREVER H F / HEPZIBAH * FLINT * CONCORD / AGED 13 YEARS 1787 //
Length Without Frame
11"
Width Without Frame
8"
Historical Owner
#T2427 Museum purchase
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum