(At top): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And as her fingers on the sampler move / Engage her tender heart to see thy love / With thy dear children may she have a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart. / / / (At center bottom): Margaret / Eshleman / / Her wok Septemb / er 22 1834 m

Maker

Eshleman, Margaret

Date made

1834

Origin

Lancaster County, PA US

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Large basket of flowers in lower center with various flower sprays, urns with flowers, bird motifs, an 8-pointed star. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.

Inscription

(At top): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And as her fingers on the sampler move / Engage her tender heart to see thy love / With thy dear children may she have a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart. / / / (At center bottom): Margaret / Eshleman / / Her wok Septemb / er 22 1834 m

Length Without Frame

16 3/4"

Width Without Frame

16 1/2"

Historical Owner

#91.16.01 Gift of Mr. James Trosch (Part of the Heritage Center collection)

Owner

Lancaster History, Lancaster, PA