(At the top): March the 26 1723 Elizabeth Dun began the sampler / IPet / 17 / Fear GOD / Honour the King / (On the L): EXODUS / (commandments !-V) (On the R): CHAP XX / (commandments Vi - X) These Laws Lord / write in my heart / that I / May in thy faithfall / sevice live and die / / If NATURE'S GIFTS shine forth in every part / LET GRACE AND VIRTUE CROWN her curious ART / If her choice Favours Nature doth denie / Let Grace and Virtue those defects supply / (At the bottom): Frinds are uncertain Riches unconstant but industry failes not / August the 10 1723 this was finished by Ann Dun. //

Maker

Dun, Elizabeth & Ann

Date made

1723

Origin

England

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Cotton

Inscription

(At the top): March the 26 1723 Elizabeth Dun began the sampler / IPet / 17 / Fear GOD / Honour the King / (On the L): EXODUS / (commandments !-V) (On the R): CHAP XX / (commandments Vi - X) These Laws Lord / write in my heart / that I / May in thy faithfall / sevice live and die / / If NATURE'S GIFTS shine forth in every part / LET GRACE AND VIRTUE CROWN her curious ART / If her choice Favours Nature doth denie / Let Grace and Virtue those defects supply / (At the bottom): Frinds are uncertain Riches unconstant but industry failes not / August the 10 1723 this was finished by Ann Dun. //

Historical Owner

#1980.2199

Owner

Museum of St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

Owner Private

Museum of St Albans