Aldrich, Olive L. (age 11)

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Maker
Aldrich, Olive L. (age 11)
Date made
1835
Origin
Scituate, RI US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: lowercase missing the J. A large central panel with flowers . A basket of flowers bottom R and L with flowers across the bottom. A flower border on both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Wrought by Olive L. Aldrich aged 11 / years 1835 / How beautiful that quenchless power / Unsubdued in darkest hour / Unseduced when fortunes beam / Gaily gilds life's varying stream / Virtue thine this glorious sway / Thou the gem of fairest ray / Thou the fairest flower we cull / Crown of all most beautiful //
Length Without Frame
17 3/4"
Width Without Frame
16"
Historical Owner
#2001.64.1 Gift of Elizabeth Rose
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society