- Maker
- Clark, Elizabeth (age 10) (b.: 2/20/1801-d.3/31/1874))
- Date made
- 1810
- Origin
- Greenwich, CT
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No...........Verse #515. 1793. Page 319.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J, others complete. Several narrow cross bands. Sampler is filled with motifs of flowers, in baskets, on stems and single flowers. Two facing birds at center and lower L. 1 black bird in a small bower, one small dog at upper R and another on the L side. At center bottom a leafless tree. Reversing arcaded acorn border all four sides. (Note: The pattern for this sampler is available. Please see the Gloucester County Historical Society website).
- Inscription
- Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a Youthful hand / And while her fingers oe'r this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / Elizabeth Clark / Greenwich School / 1810 (Note: done at the Greenwich School, Cumberland County, NJ) //
- Historical Owner
- #2006.51.2
- Owner
- Gloucester County Historical Society, Gloucester, NJ
- Owner Private
- Gloucester County Historical Society
- Name of School
- Greenwich School, Greenwich, CT
