(In the center): August 19 1813 / / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while my fingers oer this canvas move / Engage y tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let me share a Part / And write thy name thyself upon my heart. / Hugh Hill born August 1st 1740 / Jane Hill born January 28th 1771 / Agnes Gardner born December 25th 1745 / Elizabeth Hill's Sampler Aged 11 Years

Maker

Hill, Elizabeth (age 11)

Date made

1813

Origin

Beverly, MA US

Stitches

Cross, Satin

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: lowercase missing the J. Various stitched lines and small cross bands. Meandering flower border up both sides and across the top meeting at a centered bow.

Inscription

(In the center): August 19 1813 / / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while my fingers oer this canvas move / Engage y tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let me share a Part / And write thy name thyself upon my heart. / Hugh Hill born August 1st 1740 / Jane Hill born January 28th 1771 / Agnes Gardner born December 25th 1745 / Elizabeth Hill's Sampler Aged 11 Years

Length Without Frame

16"

Width Without Frame

12"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

Gift to the Society

Owner

Beverly Historical Society, Beverly, MA

Owner Private

Beverly Historical Society