Hanson, Eliza (age 10)

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Maker
Hanson, Eliza (age 10)
Date made
1824
Origin
PA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Mirror image sampler with baskets and urns of flowers on each side with butterflies, birds and animal motifs. Border all four sides.
Inscription
(At top center): Time How / swift it / flies / (In the center): May gracious god accept my prayr / If e er thy love divine / Should prosper my well meaning care / And wealth should eer be mine / / May humble worth without a fear / Approach my open door / Nor may I ever view a tear / Regardless from the poor / O bless me with an honest mind / Above all selfish ends / Humanely warm to all mankind / And cordial to my friends / / Eliza Hansons Work Aged 10 AD 1824
Length Without Frame
21"
Width Without Frame
28 1/2"
Owner
The Bridges
Owner Private
Sally Bridges