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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1793
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Queen, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
The First Baptist Church is depicted in an arch with hanging bells. On the R side an urn with flowers. Across the bottom a wide band with beautiful strawberry plants. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
(At the top) Youth is the time for progress in all Arts. Then use your Youth to gain the noblest parts / (Below the church): How did my Heart rejoice to hear / My Friends devoutly say / In Zion let us all appear / And keep the Solemn Day / Amey Randalls wo
Length Without Frame
20 1/4"
Width Without Frame
19 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1929.4.1
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society