- Maker
- Ward, Ann
- Date made
- 1826
- Origin
- Washington, DC US
- Stitches
- Cross (over 1 and 2).
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Sampler consists of a large, realistically worked wreath of flowers, leaves and vine, which encircles a verse and signature line. The flowers appear to be carnations, tulips, roses, star flowers, and pomegranate-like flowers.
- Inscription
- Ann Ward Washington City / 1826 / A garland of flowers so gay / The works of the God of all truth / I have wrought with attempt to display / while in the blest sunshine of youth . Columbia's palladium... Washington's name / is inscribed to my country's honor and fame / A tribute Urania we pay thee now / And to the rich jewel on virgin's chaste brow. / Ann Ward Washington City / 1826
- Length Without Frame
- 21 7/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #1998-16
- Owner
- Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
- Owner Private
- Colonial Williamsburg
