- Maker
- White, Ann
- Date made
- ca. 1810-1820
- Origin
- Nethrlands(?)
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: both missing J, first also missing Z. Numbers 1-10. Various small cross bands. Around the family register in the lower third are a multitude of spot motifs: hearts, various birds, geometric trees, crowns, male figure in Dutch style clothes each with a dog by his side. Inner border of small flower like design with an outer border of hearts, flowers, and diamonds, with an arrow shaped design in each corner.
- Inscription
- (In center): on Friendship Tell me Ye Knowin / g and discerning few Where i ma / y find a friend both firm and t / rue who dare stand by me w / hen in deep distress and then h / is love and friendship most ex / press / (In cartouche near bottom of sampler): Ann White borne the 12 of March by half after 4 o'clock in the morning 1796 Wm. White born 30 July 1799 at 10 oclock in the moring A..r A White born Augs't the .?.. 1802 half after 12 o'clock in the morning
- Length Without Frame
- 12 7/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Owner
- Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
- Owner Private
- Historical Society of Old Newbury