Corson, (?)

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Maker
Corson, (?)
Date made
1799
Origin
New England, US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Queen, Rice
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: one double letter. Numbers 1-11. Simple stitched lines. Sampler is unfinished. (For a similar sampler see 4392)
Inscription
1799 / In the midst of Mirth / Remember Death / Love the Lord and he will (above): be / A tender Father un to the. / Jacob Corson was born //
Historical Owner
#79.80.27
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
Owner Private
Allentown Art Museum