- Maker
- Sayres, Ann
- Date made
- 1739
- Origin
- Boston, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: at top uppercase double letters, no J or U with simple stitched lines. At bottom uppercase, single letters, no J or U. In center are various cross bands and geometric designs. No border visible.
- Inscription
- ANN * SAYReS * IS *MY * NAME * ANd * WITH * MY * NEEDEL* I * MADE / / THe * SAME * ThE * GRASS * IS * GrEEN * THE / / ROSE * IS * red * here * IS * MY * SAMPLER* when * I * AM * DEAD * 1739 * ES * TS * eS * AS * / FS(?) * hS * 1739
- Length With Frame
- 10 1/2"
- Wdith With Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #2004.140 Purchased
- Owner
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
