- Maker
- Hoyt, Nancy (age 16) (1788-1870)
- Date made
- 1824
- Origin
- Deerfield, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Hoyt family register listing all members of the family and a tribute to her father who died. Diamond shape border across the top and zig zig down both sides. Sampler background is partially solid filled but unfinished. Done at the Deerfield Academy.
- Inscription
- F A M I L Y R E G I S T E R / Capt. David Hoit born Nov 17 1757 / Miss Elizabeth Bull born July 25 1761 / Capt. David Hoyt and Miss Eliza / beth Bull were Married Feb 22 1782 / Eliza Hoyt born February 7 1783 / Mary E. Hoyt born Sept 30 1784 / John C. Hoyt born March 15 1786 / Nancy Hoyt born June 29 1788 / Horatio Hoyt born Augt 1 1790 / Eucretia L. Hoyt born Augt 9 1796 / David Hoyt born June 29 1801 / Mourn dear children mourn in Solemn Strains / The name of him you loved alone remains / Your hopes in his support from hence give o'er / Your early Friend and Parent is no more. / Died one of the Heads of this Family / David Hoyt Esqr. September 18, 1803 / Aged 46 //
- Length Without Frame
- 20.75"
- Width Without Frame
- 16"
- Historical Owner
- #1985.0002
- Owner
- Memorial Hall Museum, Deerfield, MA
- Owner Private
- Memorial Hall Museum
- Name of School
- Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA
