While in the bloom of youth arrayed / From morning dawn to evening shade / In every thought which I Pursue / Where'er I go what'er I do / To the last hour when I go hence / I ll own the Power of Providence / (At the bottom): Elizabeth Reeve Aged 8 Years Oct 3 1814 //

Maker

Reeve, Elizabeth (age 8)

Date made

1814

Origin

Unknown

Stitches

Cross.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: uppercase 26 letters. Simple cross bands. Verse in center with mirror image trees, baskets of flowers, flying birds & perched birds. Small flower border all 4 sides.

Inscription

While in the bloom of youth arrayed / From morning dawn to evening shade / In every thought which I Pursue / Where'er I go what'er I do / To the last hour when I go hence / I ll own the Power of Providence / (At the bottom): Elizabeth Reeve Aged 8 Years Oct 3 1814 //

Length Without Frame

16 1/2"

Length With Frame

14 1/2"

Width Without Frame

13 1/.4"

Wdith With Frame

11 1/2"

Historical Owner

Purchased

Owner

Private collector

Owner Private

Susan Bodin