- Maker
- Brotherton, Mary Ann (age 11)
- Date made
- 1816
- Origin
- PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: across the top. The J is backwards. One scroll cross band. Many motifs make this an interesting sampler: Adam & Eve stand next to a geometric Tree of Knowledge, a pheasant and peahen at their feet. At the bottom a three story house with three chimneys, two birds on the roof and a man in 'Dutch' type apparel at the door. Motifs of many individual birds, flowers, hearts and trees. A fence across the bottom. A strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (In the upper half): Saviour, where'er thy steps I see / Dauntless, untir'd, I follow thee / O let thy hand support me still / And lead me to thy holy hill / Mary Ann Brotherton Aged 11 In The Year Of Our / Lord 1816 Darley School Mary Ann Brotherton
- Length Without Frame
- 21 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 19 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-351 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Name of School
- Darley School, PA