- Maker
- Griffen, Phebe S.
- Date made
- 1833
- Origin
- New York US
- Stitches
- Cross, Holbein, Herringbone.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- At top a central fruit basket is flanked by eight-pointed stars and floral motifs. Below that a stitched line identifying the needlework instructress by her initials only. Two large and graphic floral baskets flank a tiny central basket. Centered is a signature band. Below is a verse enclosed on sides and bottom by a floral vine. Two birds perched on a strawberry border face each other at the bottom, flanked by fruit baskets. Daisy border all 4 sides.
- Inscription
- Executed under the care of F.W.B. / Phebe S. Griffen's Sampler 1833 Now I'll not be proud of my youth or my beauty / Since both of them wither and fade / But gain a good name by performing my duty / This will scent like a rose when I'm dead / when this you see remember me. //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 22 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 15 3/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 21'
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
- Owner Private
- Dan & Marty Campanelli