- Maker
- Williams, Adaline Ann(age 12)
- Date made
- 1810
- Origin
- Hartford CT (?) US
- Stitches
- Cross, Crosslet, Seed.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #526. 1798. Page 322.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: no J, long style S. Numbers 1-9. At the bottom of the sampler, three strawberry plants . In the lower right corner a floral swag with cords and tassels above a patterned basket of flowers. Simple geometric border all 4 sides.
- Inscription
- Adaline Ann Williams Aged 12 Years Done / In The 35th Year Of The Independence Of The / United States Of America July 24th AD 1810 / Beset with snares on every hand / In lifes uncertain path I stand / Saviour divine diffuse thy light / To guide my doubtful footsteps right / Engage this roving treach'rous heart / Great God to chuse the better part / To scorn the trifles of a day / For joys that none can take away. //
- Length Without Frame
- 16 5/8"
- Length With Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 14 5/8"
- Wdith With Frame
- 14 5/8"
- Historical Owner
- #1988.0831.02 Gift of Mrs. John H. Murray.
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
- Owner Private
- Smithsonian Institution
