- Maker
- Carpenter, Jane
- Date made
- 1786
- Origin
- Boston, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A mirror image sampler: both sides have the same motifs. At the top a small centered squirrel, a basket of flowers with three perched birds and two black butterflies. Down both sides are various flower, bird and insect motifs. A partial wreath of flowers encloses the verse. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- AN HYMN / Come, Thou long-expected Jesus / Born to set thy people free / From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. / Israel's strength and Consolation / Hope of all the earth Thou art, / Dear desire of every nation / Joy of every longing heart. / Born thy people to deliver / Born a Child, and yet a King. / Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. / Jane Carpenter Finish'd this / Sampler Boston Sept / 24 1786 // FINIS (Note: This hymn was written by Charles Wesley in 1744). //
- Length Without Frame
- 19.5"
- Width Without Frame
- 19.75"
- Historical Owner
- #1956.54 Gift of Miss Madaleine U. Wilcox
- Owner
- Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
- Owner Private
- Rhode Island Historical Society