- Maker
- Cason, Rebecca
- Date made
- 1746
- Origin
- Unknown
- Stitches
- Cross, Algerian Eye, Eyelet.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: no J or U in 4 of the 5. Each line of alphabets is separated by either a geometric pattern or a cross band. Four crowns. Along lower third are wide panels with pine trees, flowers or animals in each circle. 3 pine trees and 4 animals on a small green lawn across the bottom.
- Inscription
- (In the upper portion of sampler): Rebecca Cason 1746 (In the lower portion of the sampler): Mary Carter 1746 / With cries we usher in our birth With groans resign our / transient breath / While round stern ministers offare Pain diseas and sorrow / wait //
- Length Without Frame
- 8"
- Width Without Frame
- 14"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Page Dorsey