Pinniger, Abigail

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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