(In cartouche): E. A. / Sower / / (In center of sampler): Jesus can make a dying Bed / Feel soft as downy pillows / are. While on his Breast I / Lean my Head And breathe / my life out sweetly there / DEC. 1814

Maker

Sower, Eliza Angeline (age 9)

Date made

1814

Origin

PA US

Stitches

Cross, Satin, Filling.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk, Cotton

Predominent Motif

Large striped basket of flowers, leaves and wheat stalks. Initials in a flowered cartouche.

Inscription

(In cartouche): E. A. / Sower / / (In center of sampler): Jesus can make a dying Bed / Feel soft as downy pillows / are. While on his Breast I / Lean my Head And breathe / my life out sweetly there / DEC. 1814

Length Without Frame

17 1/8"

Length With Frame

19 1/2"

Width Without Frame

11 1/8"

Wdith With Frame

13 1/2"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

Purchased

Owner

Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli

Owner Private

Dan & Marty Campanelli