- Maker
- Mears, Abigail
- Date made
- 1772
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Counted and Uncounted stitches: Cross, Satin surface Satin, Stem, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 63 Verse 359
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets with strawberry, saw-tooth and Greek fret cross bands. At bottom a hunting scene with a stag and four dogs. Trees, flowers, birds in flight. Arcaded tulip border. floral border.
- Inscription
- From my beginnings may the almighty powers / Blessing bestow in never ceasing showers / Oh, may I happy be and always blest / Of evry joy, of evry wish possessed. / May plenty dissapate all worldly cares / And smiling peace bless my revolving years. / / Abigail Mears Her samplar 1772
- Length Without Frame
- 19"
- Width Without Frame
- 15"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1974-42-13 Bequest of Rosalie Coe from the Coe Collection
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 63 Verse #359
- Owner
- Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- Cooper Hewitt Museum
