- Maker
- Harvey, Mary Ann (age 7)
- Date made
- 1810
- Origin
- Chester County, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Various floral motifs are scattered throughout this sampler. Baskets of flowers and small trees. A floral cartouche in the center contains a verse and name of the stitcher. A arcaded tulip and carnation border on both sides with a larger border across the top.
- Inscription
- (At top) May I with innocence and peace / My fleeting moments spend / And when the toll of life shall cease / With calmness meet my end / / (On L): Grand Paren / ts names / William / & Mary / Harvey / Caleb Brin / ton Amor & / Mary Hollingsworth (On R): Parent name / Thomas & / Rachel / Harvey / Brothers / nams / William / & Amon H / Harvey / (In center cartouche): Trust in the lord / And he will be / A tender father / Unto thee / Mary Ann Harveys / samplar worked in the / seventh year of her age / 1810 (At bottom): Center School
- Length With Frame
- 17"
- Wdith With Frame
- 18"
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Barbara K. Randau
- Owner Private
- Barbara K. Randau
- Name of School
- Center School, Chester County, PA