Adam and Eve in paradice / that was the / ir pedigre they had a grant / never to die wold they obeidient be. / REBECKAH OWEN FINISHED TH / IS SAMPLER IN THE 12 YEAR / OF HER AGE 1745 //

Maker

Owen, Rebekah (age 12)

Date made

1745

Origin

Boston, MA US

Stitches

Stem, Rose point, Cross.

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 67 Verse 348

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: uppercase block, missing both the J and the U. Adam & Eve below Tree of Knowledge, the serpent twined around the trunk. Detached flowers. Beautiful wide and narrow cross bands. Reversing arcaded border all four sides.

Inscription

Adam and Eve in paradice / that was the / ir pedigre they had a grant / never to die wold they obeidient be. / REBECKAH OWEN FINISHED TH / IS SAMPLER IN THE 12 YEAR / OF HER AGE 1745 //

Length Without Frame

45.50cm

Width Without Frame

27.00cm

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

#1999.011 Gift

Bolton & Co. Page

67 Verse 348

Owner

Museums of Old York, York, ME

Owner Private

Museums of Old York