- Maker
- Kelly, Ann E. (age 12)
- Date made
- 1826
- Origin
- Harrisburg, PA US
- Stitches
- Chain, Buttonhole, Satin, Chain
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 183
- Foundation Cloth
- Cotton
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- In center square a woman with a garland of flowers in her hands stands beside a tall pedestal, a pitcher at her feet. Face is painted. Border of wheat sprays around the picture. Outer border of squares with animals, flowers, strawberries, birds.
- Inscription
- (In square at bottom L): Ann E. Kelly was / born in Halifax April 20 in / the year of our Lord 1814 / and made this sampler in / Mrs Leah Mequiers school in / Harrisburg January 21 1826 / O may the lord instill good / principles in me and make / me a good and faithful servant //
- Historical Owner
- #1941-69-119 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 183
- Owner
- Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- Cooper Hewitt Museum
- Name of School
- Mrs. Leah Mequires School, Harrisburg, PA