Frances Mason Hodges Sampler, wrought at nine years of age, / Providence January thirty first, one thousand eight hundred and twelve. / Jesus, permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of a youthful hand. / And while her fingers o'er the canvass move, / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. / (On either side of the last alphabet appears): H P 1812 //

Maker

Hodges, Frances Mason (age 9)

Date made

1812

Origin

Providence, RI US

Stitches

Cross, Eyelet, Satin, Back, Petit point.

In Bolton & Co.

No Verse #515. 1793 Page 319

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets, floral cartouche, verse, strawberry plants.

Inscription

Frances Mason Hodges Sampler, wrought at nine years of age, / Providence January thirty first, one thousand eight hundred and twelve. / Jesus, permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of a youthful hand. / And while her fingers o'er the canvass move, / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. / (On either side of the last alphabet appears): H P 1812 //

Length Without Frame

15 3/4"

Length With Frame

18 1/4"

Width Without Frame

11"

Wdith With Frame

13 7/8"

Original Frame

Yes

Historical Owner

Purchased

Owner

Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli

Owner Private

Dan & Marty Campanelli

Name of School

Most likely Balch School