- Maker
- Dimond, Ann (age 9)
- Date made
- 1809
- Origin
- Cambria Cty, PA US
- Stitches
- Flat, Cross.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 149
- Foundation Cloth
- Wool
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool, Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Sampler is divided into three panels: At the top third two small and one large arch with small trees beneath, large pots of flowers on both sides. Above a draped design with fringe and three hanging tassels. In the center panel a brick house, a dog and 2 urns with large flowers and small pine trees. In the bottom panel a centered windmill with trees and geometric flowers and squirrels on both sides. Arcaded border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Ann Dimond / Made this sampler / in the 9 Year of / her age / / / The eyes of the Lord are in every / place beholding the evil and the good.
- Length Without Frame
- 13 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Historical Owner
- #1997.7.60 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 149
- Owner
- Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
- Owner Private
- Vassar College Loeb Art Center
