Henry Leach aged 48 years / Betsy Leach aged 11 years / Richard Leach aged 6 year / Hannah Leach aged 3 years / Katharine Leach aged 42 years / Nathaniel Leach aged 9 years / Salle Leach aged 2 years / Mary Margery who died September 26 aged 22 years / / Betsy Leach is my name / and with my needle / I rought the same / And if my skil had been better / I would have mended every letter / The wise the foolish and the brave / must try the cold and silent grave. O HAPPY CHRISTIANS BE NOT LOTH TO HAVE A COURSER FARE / (sampler is unfinished)

Maker

Leech (Leach), Betsy 1778-1826 (age 11)

Date made

1789

Origin

Marblehead, MA US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 60 Verse 515, 645

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Family register. Vase with flowers, a ram, birds and flowers. At the bottom a green lawn with one sheep. Saw tooth border.

Inscription

Henry Leach aged 48 years / Betsy Leach aged 11 years / Richard Leach aged 6 year / Hannah Leach aged 3 years / Katharine Leach aged 42 years / Nathaniel Leach aged 9 years / Salle Leach aged 2 years / Mary Margery who died September 26 aged 22 years / / Betsy Leach is my name / and with my needle / I rought the same / And if my skil had been better / I would have mended every letter / The wise the foolish and the brave / must try the cold and silent grave. O HAPPY CHRISTIANS BE NOT LOTH TO HAVE A COURSER FARE / (sampler is unfinished)

Length Without Frame

18 3/16"

Width Without Frame

17 1/2"

Historical Owner

#1904.97 Gift of Mrs. Mary Devereux Watson

Bolton & Co. Page

60 Verses 515, 645.

Owner

Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA

Owner Private

Marblehead Museum