Title
Sampler
Creator
Date
1836
Description
Long format, framed, three alphabet sequences, one number sequence, one border on top. House with flowers and birds in center. Signature, flowers and animal figure, one verse. Verse reads, "To Him Who Gave My Every Power Those Powers My I Devote And Early Dedicate To Him Each Action Word And Thought". Signature reads "By/Sarah Waite In/The 10th Year Of/Her Age 1836". Stitches used: cross, chain, satin. Probably made in Newport, RI. SIlk thread on linen.
Medium
Silk
Linen
Extent
17.5x9 in.
Identifier
68.2.1
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