- Maker
- Fowler, Sarah (age 15)
- Date made
- 1839
- Origin
- England
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Wool
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Sampler is divided into three sections. Top section has a center urn with three large flowers, a tree on each side, baskets of flowers, tulips and roses. Second panel has two dogs on each side, one walking, one running. Above them are other small dogs, and flower motifs. The bottom panel has a running deer on either side with a central large basket of flowers and other small flower motifs, both separate and in pots. Arcaded small flower border all four sides.
- Inscription
- "Even now in early youth / God of mercy God of truth / By thy holy Spirits grace / Turn by heart to seek thy Face / / (Above the creatures from L to R): (1) Order 3rd Carnivora (carnivore) (2) Order 5th Rodentia (rodent) (3) Order 5th Rodentia (rodent) (4) Order 3rd Canivora (carnivore) (In stitched rectangle in center): Sarah Fowler Aged 15 Years / 1839
- Length With Frame
- 23"
- Wdith With Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #1997.7.28 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
- Owner
- Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
- Owner Private
- Vassar College Loeb Art Center
