Whitaker, Nancy

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Maker
Whitaker, Nancy
Date made
1806
Origin
Glens Falls, NY US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen
Predominent Motif
Baskets of flowers across top of sampler. small cross band with verse in center. At bottom a scene with figures, birds, animals, trees. Flowered border all four sides.
Inscription
FRIENDSHIP / Tell me ye knowing and discerning few / Where I may find a friend both firm and true / Who dare stand by me when in deep Distress / And then his love and Friendship most express / / Nancy Whitaker / 1806
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1940.36 Gift of Mrs. N.H. Weston
Owner
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, NY
Owner Private
Albany Institute of History & Art