- Maker
- Church, Lydia (age 13)
- Date made
- 1791
- Origin
- New Haven, CT US
- Stitches
- Tent, Cross (over two and over one), Satin, Straight, Algerian Eye, Queen, Chain, Hem, Stem, Outline, Long, Short.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 37 Verse 217
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets, numbers 1-12. House at center bottom, with lawn, trees, figures. Wide elaborate border with a vase at each corner with a vine and flower design which goes up and around to top of sampler. Bow at each top corner.
- Inscription
- Death like an overflowing stream sweeps us away our lifes a drem (sic) / An empty tale a morning flower cut don and witherd (sic) in an hour. / New Haven Connecticut July 19 1791 Mrs Mansfield SC (sic) LYDIA CHURCH Aged 13 1791
- Length With Frame
- 20 5/8"
- Wdith With Frame
- 22 1/2"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- #1950.362.0
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 37 Verse 217
- Owner
- Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
- Owner Private
- Connecticut Historical Society
