- Maker
- Pinniger, Abigail
- Date made
- 1730
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Satin, Cross, Back, Running.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 69. Verses #343. 1730. Page 297. #2 Evening Hymn (partial) by Thomas Flatman
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Conventional tulip, rose and carnation cross bands. Several borders all four sides. Sampler is unfinished. (Note: sampler is illustrated in the book American Samplers on page 357)
- Inscription
- (1) Love Thou The Lord And He Will BE A TENDER Father unto Thee / Sleep Downy Sleep Come Close My Eyes / Tired With Upholding Vanities Swe?? / / Abigail Pinniger Her Sampler Maid in 1730 / (2) Slumbers Come And Chase A Way / The Toils and Follies Of The Day On Your / Soft Bosom Will Lie / Forget The Wor / ld And Learn To Die O ISRAEL / (Note: Evening Hymn by Thomas Flatman) is unfinished) //
- Length Without Frame
- 16"
- Width Without Frame
- 9 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- #14.060
- Owner
- Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
- Owner Private
- Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art