Robertson, Anne

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Maker
Robertson, Anne
Date made
1832
Origin
PA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
A large school at bottom of sampler. Large fruit tree on L with a male and female figure below (Adam & Eve?). Various birds, small animals and heart motifs. Large tulip cross band at the top. Tulip border all four sides.
Inscription
(In saw tooth bordered cartouche): If I am right thy grace impart / Still in the right to stay, / If I am wrong, O, teach my heart / To find that better way. / / Teach me to feel anothers woe. / To hide the fault I see / That mercy I to others show / That mercy show to me. / / Various initials near the crown motifs. On L: Miss Cathrine / St Win (?) - possibly teacher. On R: Anne / Roberts / on Jan 19 / 1832
Length Without Frame
21 1/8"
Length With Frame
25 1/2"
Width Without Frame
16 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
21"
Original Frame
Yes
Owner
Mrs. Lawrence Hyde
Owner Private
Mrs. Lawrence J. Hyde