Jane Ballards Sampler Aged 10 years 1799 / Tell me ye knowing and discerning few / Where I may find a friend both firm and true / Who dares stand by me when in deep Distress / And then his love and Friendship most express.

Maker

Ballard, Jane (age 10)

Date made

1799

Origin

England

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Cotton

Predominent Motif

In a center square a girls and a dog stand beneath a tree. She hold a fan in her L hand and a staff in her R. Across the bottom a geometric hill with trees and animals on each level. Various motifs of birds, a squirrel, butterfly, birds, flowers are scattered all around. A cross band of crosses near top and one of flowers near the bottom. Arcaded strawberry border down both sides and across the top.

Inscription

Jane Ballards Sampler Aged 10 years 1799 / Tell me ye knowing and discerning few / Where I may find a friend both firm and true / Who dares stand by me when in deep Distress / And then his love and Friendship most express.

Length Without Frame

21 5/8"

Width Without Frame

12 5/8"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1963.19 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge

Owner

Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA