- Maker
- Anderson, Rachel (age 11)
- Date made
- 1803
- Origin
- England or US
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 122 Verse 252, 403
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets. Numbers 1-4 and 5-9. Wide and narrow cross bands. Near the bottom a basket of flowers on L and R with a building (?) in the center. Birds, trees, deer and dog motifs. Reversing wide arcaded border across the top and narrow on both sides.
- Inscription
- (In the upper third):Andrew Anderson * Jane Anderson * Andrew L??? (many other names follow) / Rachel Anderson her sampler / Made in the 11th year of her Age in the Year Lord 1803 / The Lord my pasture shall prepare / And feed me with a Shepherd's care / His presence shall my wants Supply / And guard me with a watchful eye //
- Length Without Frame
- 16"
- Length With Frame
- 18"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Wdith With Frame
- 18 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- #1997.7.95 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 122 #252 & 403
- Owner
- Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
- Owner Private
- Vassar College Loeb Art Center
