(In the lower half): Catharine Sheldon wrought this sampler in the 11th / year of her age and in the 61st year of the Independence / of the United States of America. Hartford August 31st / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love /

Maker

Sheldon, Catharine (age 11)

Date made

1837

Origin

Hartford, CT US

Stitches

Cross over 2, Cross over 1.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linsey-Woolsey

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: lowercase is missing the J. One ampersand. Numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines and strawberry cross bands. Scroll border all four sides.

Inscription

(In the lower half): Catharine Sheldon wrought this sampler in the 11th / year of her age and in the 61st year of the Independence / of the United States of America. Hartford August 31st / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love /

Length Without Frame

11 1/4"

Width Without Frame

10 5/8"

Historical Owner

#1922.6.5 Donated by Mary Elizabeth Hastings

Owner

Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT

Owner Private

Connecticut Historical Society