When in the night I sleepless lie / My soul with heavenly thoughts / supply. let not ill dreams disturb my / rest nor powers of darkness me / molest. Oh may I always ready stan / d with my lamp burning in my / hand. May I in sight of heaven rejoice / Wheneer I hear the bridegrooms / voice. Done by Ann Hill. / / / Mar(gus?). (At bottom): The seed of Eve shall Bruise the / head of the serpent. WHEH (parents initials?)

Maker

Hill, Ann

Date made

1790-1830

Origin

England or Scotland

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Wool

Embroidery Thread

Wool

Predominent Motif

Verse at top. Two cross bands. Numbers 1-16. Three masted ship towing a boat with 3 men. Two large carnations. Adam & Eve beside the Tree of Knowledge encircled by a serpent. Above figures are crowns. Undulating trefoil border.

Inscription

When in the night I sleepless lie / My soul with heavenly thoughts / supply. let not ill dreams disturb my / rest nor powers of darkness me / molest. Oh may I always ready stan / d with my lamp burning in my / hand. May I in sight of heaven rejoice / Wheneer I hear the bridegrooms / voice. Done by Ann Hill. / / / Mar(gus?). (At bottom): The seed of Eve shall Bruise the / head of the serpent. WHEH (parents initials?)

Length Without Frame

8"

Width Without Frame

12"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1930-377

Owner

Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA

Owner Private

Colonial Williamsburg