- Maker
- Jackson, Sally
- Date made
- 1771
- Origin
- Boston, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Split, French knot, Stem.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: uppercase block missing J and U. Numbers 1-8. A scene of a field with a running deer, a large bird in a centered tree, flying birds, a large goose and strawberry motif . A flowing border of various flowers on all four sides.
- Inscription
- From My Beginning May The / Almighty Powers Blessings Bestow / In Never Ceasing Showers May / Plenty Dissipate All Worldly Cares / And Smiling Peace Bless My / Revolving Years / Sally Iackson Her Samplar 1 7 71 //
- Length Without Frame
- 30"
- Width Without Frame
- 20"
- Historical Owner
- #2001.739 Museum purchase at Skinner Auction with funds donated anonymously and the Frank B. Bemis Fund.
- Owner
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
- Owner Private
- Museum of Fine Arts