Carpenter, Jane

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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