(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