(In lower third of sampler): Learn my dear Girl a pleasure rarely known / To live contented in that state you own / To praise the power whose love bears equal sway / In all he gives and all he takes away. (In outside edges): (Top): Plain as the canvas was as plain we find / Unfettered unadorned the female mind. (Right side): No fine ideas fill the vacant soul / No grateful coulouring animates the whole. (Left side): Inserts the curious lines on proper ground / Compleats the work and scatters roses round. (Bottom): With close atention carefuly inwrought / Fair education pains the pleasing thought. //

Maker

Bussey, Sally Divenpon (age 7)

Date made

19th century

Origin

Dorchester, MA US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Wool

Predominent Motif

4 alphabets: one with 26 letters, 3 missing J. Numbers 1-7, 1-11. Double saw tooth inner border with a scallop and flower outer border. (Note: sampler is on a stretcher).

Inscription

(In lower third of sampler): Learn my dear Girl a pleasure rarely known / To live contented in that state you own / To praise the power whose love bears equal sway / In all he gives and all he takes away. (In outside edges): (Top): Plain as the canvas was as plain we find / Unfettered unadorned the female mind. (Right side): No fine ideas fill the vacant soul / No grateful coulouring animates the whole. (Left side): Inserts the curious lines on proper ground / Compleats the work and scatters roses round. (Bottom): With close atention carefuly inwrought / Fair education pains the pleasing thought. //

Length Without Frame

16"

Length With Frame

18 3/4"

Width Without Frame

14"

Wdith With Frame

16 1/2"

Historical Owner

#1980.403

Owner

Historic New England, Haverhill, MA

Owner Private

Historic New England