- Maker
- Herbst, Ann (age 9)
- Date made
- 1801
- Origin
- Lancaster PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A large square cartouche is centered bordered with trefoil and saw tooth rows. At bottom R is the Trinity Lutheran Church of Lancaster. Two female figures in long dresses are walking towards the church. Behind them are two evergreen trees with birds perched at the top. Border of squares with various geometric designs with a meandering vine to separate each, across the top and down both sides.
- Inscription
- (At top): Ann Herbst a daughter of Henry / & Elisabeth Herbst was born the / 10th of August in the year of out / Lord 1792 & made this sampler in / the 9th year of her age in Miss Ar / mstrong's school AD 1801 (In center L): O come let us / sing to the Lord / come let us evry / one a joyful nois /e make to / Rock of our salvation. / o Lord thou art / my God and king / thee will I magnif / y and praise I will. (On R): Ann Herbst is m / y name Lancast / er is my Habitati / on Kings street is / my dwelling place / & christ is my sal / vation the rose is / red the leaves / are green the / day are past / that I have seen
- Length Without Frame
- 23"
- Width Without Frame
- 23"
- Historical Owner
- #88.06 Purchased with funds from the James Hale Steinman Foundation (Part of the Heritage Center collection)
- Owner
- Lancaster History, Lancaster, PA
- Owner Private
- Lancaster History
- Name of School
- Miss Armstrong's School Lancaster, PA
