Impress upon my wandring heart, The love that Christ for sinners bore, / And give a new, a contrite heart, / A heart the Saviour to adore. / Ann Ellis's Sampler / work'd in the 11th year of her age //

Maker

Ellis, Ann (age 11)

Date made

1820-1830

Origin

US

Stitches

Cross,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Wool

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

In the upper panel a small building with a tower, facing birds, two squirrels, two deer, two pine trees, eight pointed stars and hearts. In the bottom panel various urns and baskets of fruits and flowers. Reversing arcaded geometric border all four sides.

Inscription

Impress upon my wandring heart, The love that Christ for sinners bore, / And give a new, a contrite heart, / A heart the Saviour to adore. / Ann Ellis's Sampler / work'd in the 11th year of her age //

Length Without Frame

16 1/2"

Width Without Frame

12 1/2"

Historical Owner

#1978.31.1 Gift of Louise and Mike Nevelson

Owner

American Folk Art Museum, New York City, NY