Rine, Willamina (age 12) (Nov. 8, 1801)

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Maker
Rine, Willamina (age 12) (Nov. 8, 1801)
Date made
17th century
Origin
Lancaster, PA US
Stitches
Satin, Stem, Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 215
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In a central oval a girl in a long dress stands beneath an overhanging tree. A floral swag above and a leaf swag beneath. No border.
Inscription
(At the bottom): Willamina Rine a Daughter of Christian and Barbara Rine was born November 8th 1801 and made this / Sampler in Mrs Armstrongs school A. D. 1813 * Lancaster ......Teach me the measure of my Days.... / Thou maker of my frame I would survey life's narrow space / and learn how frail I am (Note: Isaac Watts hymn).
Length Without Frame
19"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1980-38-7 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Bolton & Co. Page
215
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum
Name of School
Mrs. Armstrong's School, Lancaster, PA