(In a central cartouche): To Christ for help I fly, / The friend of sinners lost, / A refuge sweet and sure and nigh, / And there is all my trust / (Near the bottom): Louisa Eaglesfield Sampler marked August . 1820 In the 16th year of her age. Springfield

Maker

Eaglesfield, Louisa (age 16)

Date made

1820

Origin

Springfield US

Stitches

Cross, Roumanian

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: uppercase block complete. Numbers 1-19 plus 1. Small cross bands. A basket with flowers on each side. A double saw tooth inner and outer border with a meandering alternating flower and strawberry between.

Inscription

(In a central cartouche): To Christ for help I fly, / The friend of sinners lost, / A refuge sweet and sure and nigh, / And there is all my trust / (Near the bottom): Louisa Eaglesfield Sampler marked August . 1820 In the 16th year of her age. Springfield

Length Without Frame

15 1/2"

Width Without Frame

19 1/2"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1969-288-399 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art