Arnot, Chresteon

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Maker
Arnot, Chresteon
Date made
Unknown
Origin
Canada? England?
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler is filled with motifs including: a two story house with two dogs in front and a large tree on each side. Scattered birds, trees, flowers. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
(At the top): Teach me to feel another's woe // (At the bottom): Chresteon Arnot A G O 1 7 O C S
Length Without Frame
18 1/4"
Width Without Frame
14 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1997.7.55 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Owner Private
Vassar College Loeb Art Center