(In the bottom section): TEACH ME TO FEEL ANOTHER'S WOE / TO HIDE THE FAULT I SEE / THE MERCY I TO OTHERS SHOW / THAT MERCY SHOW TO ME / (On the L and R): Mary Cox / May 21 1811 / Aged 10 years //

Maker

Cox, Mary (age 10)

Date made

1811

Origin

US

Stitches

Cross, Stem,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Sampler divided into three sections. At top panel a flowering bush in the center with flowers in pots on either side. In center panel a church with a tree on either side with flying birds, two peacocks, a deer and a cow. Bottom panel has a large building (school?) with matching trees on both sides, perched birds and flying birds. Arcaded rosebud border all four sides.

Inscription

(In the bottom section): TEACH ME TO FEEL ANOTHER'S WOE / TO HIDE THE FAULT I SEE / THE MERCY I TO OTHERS SHOW / THAT MERCY SHOW TO ME / (On the L and R): Mary Cox / May 21 1811 / Aged 10 years //

Length Without Frame

19 13/16"

Width Without Frame

14 3/16"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

SC 1968:30-35 Gift of Caroline Roberta Wing, class of 1896.

Owner

Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, MA

Owner Private

Smith College Museum of Art