Hastings, Jane (age 14?)

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Maker
Hastings, Jane (age 14?)
Date made
1793
Origin
Wilmington, DE US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block missing V. Alphabet and verse done in a stitched rectangle with a large carnation and other flowers in a cross band in the upper third with a strawberry cross band at the center. Undulating tulip, daisy and rose border with leaves on all for sides.
Inscription
What Is The Blooming Tincture / Of The Skin To Peace Of Mind / To Harmony Within / / This Work In Hand My Friends / May Have When I Am In The / Silent Grave / / A Contented Minds A Continua / l Store He Who Has That With Little Needs / No More That Man Is Blest Whose Treasurs These / Where Never Fadeing Treasures Are / Jane Hastings.s Work In The / 14(?) Year Of Her Age 1793
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Historical Owner
#N1973.023
Owner
Delaware Historical Society, Wilmington, DE
Owner Private
Delaware Historical Society