- Maker
- Rigden, Columbia Elizabeth (age 10)
- Date made
- 1824
- Origin
- Frederick, MD US
- Stitches
- Cross, Queen, Chain, Stem, Herringbone.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Near the top an arcaded band with Indian Pinks (carnations) typical of Maryland samplers. At center bottom a large brick building on a stepped lawn flanked by pine trees. A small out building on the L. Two floral urns. Arcaded strawberry and oak leaf border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Deal gently Lord with / Souls sincere and lead / them safely on to the / Bright gates of paradise / Where Christ my Lord / is gone / (Below the house): C. E. Rigden / in the tenth year
- Length Without Frame
- 21 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 26"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Wdith With Frame
- 21 1/2"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
- Owner Private
- Dan & Marty Campanelli