(In the green lawn ): Skinner Church Ph (At the bottom L): Martha Y. King's / work in the year 1834 / (Center bottom): Love the lord and he will be / A faithful father unto thee. (On the bottom R): I K E K M C S K / N Y J G Y H C M

Maker

King, Martha Y.

Date made

1834

Origin

US

Stitches

Cross, Satin

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

A large church with a tall spire dominates the center of the sampler. It sits on a green lawn with a dog on either side. Tombs on both sides with weeping willow and other trees and baskets of flowers. Above a double cornucopia with flowers, a lute, two crowns, flower motifs, and a large bird. Strawberry border across the top and bottom and carnation border down both sides.

Inscription

(In the green lawn ): Skinner Church Ph (At the bottom L): Martha Y. King's / work in the year 1834 / (Center bottom): Love the lord and he will be / A faithful father unto thee. (On the bottom R): I K E K M C S K / N Y J G Y H C M

Length Without Frame

18"

Width Without Frame

22 1/2"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1969-288-281 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA