(In a diamond cartouche): Lois Putnam's Sampler Danvers / Wrought in the 13th Year of her age 1811 (At the bottom): Jesus Permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvas move / Instruct her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a part / And Write thy name thyself upon her heart.

Maker

Putnam, Lois (age 13)

Date made

1811

Origin

Danvers, MA US

Stitches

Cross, Satin, Eyelet, Running

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linsey-woolsey

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

4 alphabets: all with 26 letters. One ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Done in two rows at the top and within two oval cartouches. Border all four sides.

Inscription

(In a diamond cartouche): Lois Putnam's Sampler Danvers / Wrought in the 13th Year of her age 1811 (At the bottom): Jesus Permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvas move / Instruct her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a part / And Write thy name thyself upon her heart.

Length Without Frame

13 1/2"

Length With Frame

16 1/2"

Width Without Frame

14 1/2"

Wdith With Frame

17 1/2"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

Purcahsed

Owner

Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli

Owner Private

Dan & Marty Campanelli