(At the top): Baltimore December th 4th 1831 Mary Pets to her dear Parents worked at the Oblates / School in the 10th year of her age. / V I R T U E / (On the L): Virtue's the chiefest beauty of the mind / The noblest ornament of human-kind / (On the R): Virtue's our safeguard and our guiding star / That stirs up reason when our senses err // (Note: a chart kit of this sampler is available). //

Maker

Pets, Mary (age 10)

Date made

1831

Origin

Baltimore, MD US

Stitches

Cross, Herringbone, Rice.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

A large two story building with two chimneys is set on a green lawn on the R. On the L a shepherd stands with his sheep beneath several trees. An oversized peacock struts toward the building. A large flock of birds in flight fill the sky. A tall gated fence is at the bottom. Reversing arcaded acorn border all four sides.

Inscription

(At the top): Baltimore December th 4th 1831 Mary Pets to her dear Parents worked at the Oblates / School in the 10th year of her age. / V I R T U E / (On the L): Virtue's the chiefest beauty of the mind / The noblest ornament of human-kind / (On the R): Virtue's our safeguard and our guiding star / That stirs up reason when our senses err // (Note: a chart kit of this sampler is available). //

Length Without Frame

19"

Width Without Frame

17"

Historical Owner

Oblate Sisters of Providence

Owner

Oblate Sister of Providence, Halethorpe, MD

Name of School

Oblates School, Baltimore, MD