- 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