- Maker
- Dutch, Priscilla (age 11)
- Date made
- 1808
- Origin
- Ipswich, MA (?) US
- Stitches
- Satin, Encroaching Satin, Queen, Chain, Outline, Cross.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Vers #538. 1805. Page 323.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: missing J. Numbers 1-14. Various cross bands and stitched lines. All enclosed in a simple geometric border. Flowering vine outer border that emanates from an urn at the bottom center with a bow at top center and lower R and L.
- Inscription
- Family Record / / Daniel Dutch born September 3 1765 Sarah Dodge born June 12 1766 / were married September 17 1786 Nathaniel Dodge Dutch born / September 10 1787 Daniel Dutch born march 7 1790 died May 12 1791 / Sarah Dutch born march 20 1792 Daniel Dutch born December 28 / 1794 Priscilla Dutch born September 9 1797 Mary Dutch born / November 12 1800 Isaac Dodge Dutch born December 21 1803 / Mrs Sarah Dutch died February 7 1808 in the 42 year of her age / / Priscilla Dutch wrought this sampler in the 11th year of her age 1808 / As this fair sampler shall continue still / The guide and model of my future skill / May Christ the great examplar of mankind / Direct my ways and regulate my mind (NOTE: Priscilla married Ebenezer Putnam, a widower with 13 children on May 7, 1844. She died on April 18, 1856)
- Length With Frame
- 23"
- Wdith With Frame
- 20"
- Historical Owner
- #1999.0083.01 Purchased
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
- Owner Private
- Smithsonian Institution
