Then teach us so the uncertain sum / of our short Days to mind / That to true Wisdom all our hart (sp) / May Ever be inclined Psalm xv H TAYLOR / H a n n a h T a y l o r 1774 / Virtue alone can Never die, but lives to imortallity / from haughty Looks Ill turn aside & mortifie my Pride / Hannah Taylor / Born December 17 / 1763 and made / this August 18 1774 / at NeWport / Rhod island / 1 7 7 4 //

Maker

Taylor, Hannah (age 11)

Date made

1774

Origin

Newport, RI US

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 uppercase alphabets: both missing J. One with ampersand. Numbers 1-7. House with people dressed in colonial garb, flowers and vines.

Inscription

Then teach us so the uncertain sum / of our short Days to mind / That to true Wisdom all our hart (sp) / May Ever be inclined Psalm xv H TAYLOR / H a n n a h T a y l o r 1774 / Virtue alone can Never die, but lives to imortallity / from haughty Looks Ill turn aside & mortifie my Pride / Hannah Taylor / Born December 17 / 1763 and made / this August 18 1774 / at NeWport / Rhod island / 1 7 7 4 //

Length Without Frame

17"

Length With Frame

19 1/4"

Width Without Frame

13"

Wdith With Frame

15"

Historical Owner

#59.180

Owner

The American Museum in Britain, Bath, UK

Owner Private

The American Museum in Britain