Harriet Appleton born / July 6(?) 1796 Ipswich MAS / As this fair sampler shall continue still / The guide and model of my future skill / May Christ the great exemplar of man (kind) / Direct my ways and regulate my mind.

Maker

Appleton, Harriet (age 9)

Date made

1805

Origin

Ipswich, MA US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 122 Verse 538

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: no J's or U's. One with ampersand. Numbers 1-7 and 8-14. One cross band at the top. Stitched lines. Indian pinks border all four sides.

Inscription

Harriet Appleton born / July 6(?) 1796 Ipswich MAS / As this fair sampler shall continue still / The guide and model of my future skill / May Christ the great exemplar of man (kind) / Direct my ways and regulate my mind.

Length Without Frame

17 1/8"

Length With Frame

18 1/4"

Width Without Frame

14"

Wdith With Frame

15 1/4"

Original Frame

Yes

Historical Owner

Inherited

Bolton & Co. Page

122 Verse 538

Owner

Private collection in Colorado