(At center top): I N R I (Near basket at bottom): (On L): M O N (n is backwards) (On R) V O U S / S A N s (Below basket): d (Across the bottom of the sampler): F A I T P A R Z O E M A R I A G E E 1 0 A N S

Maker

Zoe, Mari (age 10)

Date made

Unknown

Origin

France

Stitches

Cross, Stem,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Predominent Motif

Religious sampler with a depiction of the Cross and the Symbols of the Passion. A large basket of flowers at the bottom, various motifs of trees, a rooster and other birds, a large crown. A arcaded small flower border all four sides and a small cross stitch border below the name at the bottom.

Inscription

(At center top): I N R I (Near basket at bottom): (On L): M O N (n is backwards) (On R) V O U S / S A N s (Below basket): d (Across the bottom of the sampler): F A I T P A R Z O E M A R I A G E E 1 0 A N S

Length Without Frame

10 5/8"1

Width Without Frame

11"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1963.45 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge

Owner

Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA

Owner Private

Worcester Art Museum