- Maker
- Galpin, Grace Ann (age 9)
- Date made
- 1822
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet, Double Cross.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: all complete, old style s (f) in lowercase. Numbers 1-11 done twice. Simple stitched lines. A few small motifs.
- Inscription
- 1822 / Grace Ann Galpin wrought / this sampler September 1822 / Jesus permit thy gracious name to / stand As the first effort of an in-fant hand And while her fingers / on the canvase move Engage her / tender thoughts to seek thy love
- Length Without Frame
- 14 1/4"
- Length With Frame
- 18"
- Width Without Frame
- 9"
- Wdith With Frame
- 14"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- #89.336.1 Gift of Thomas Tousey, Jr.
- Owner
- Rochester Historical Society, Rochester, NY
- Owner Private
- Rochester Historical Society