- Maker
- Croswell, Ruth (age 63)
- Date made
- 1827
- Origin
- Unknown
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: block and script uppercase with 26 letters plus ampersand. Cursive uppercase: no J. Narrow stitched lines. Numbers 1-10. Double border of squares and zigzags on both sides and across top. (Note): This sampler appears to have been stitched by Ruth Croswell in 1827 and then another stitcher added the year of her passing (1862) at the bottom.
- Inscription
- 1827 / Ruth Croswell Marked This In / The 63 Year of Her Age 1827 W. / A present for Elisabeth L Wey and / may she like Elisabeth of old walk in all the com_ / mandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless / While prudence guards the lovely fair / From man's deceptive flattering snare / May modesty in outward mien / Bespeak the vriruous mind within / Ruth Pierce born / February 22, 1765 was Married to / Thomas Croswell July 18 1791 / DIED Jan 16 1844 Aged 76 R-C / Elisabeth L. Wey Died Feb 10 1845 / Ruth Croswel Died January 7 1862 //
- Length Without Frame
- 24"
- Width Without Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1949-02-1
- Owner
- Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
