- Maker
- Loughton, Sarah
- Date made
- 1852
- Origin
- Unknown
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: each complete. Numbers 1-12, 1-16 done twice. Various wide and narrow cross bands. Flower motifs. At the center bottom half, two facing birds, below that two facing dogs beneath a geometric tree. Reversing arcaded flower and leaf border all four sides. (Note: sampler is unfinished).
- 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 / With thy dear children let her share a Part / And Write thY name thYself upon her heart / Sarah Loughton Worked / In the 12 Year of her age / Novr the 12 1852 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 3/16"
- Historical Owner
- #xxxx.0569
- Owner
- Alice T. Miner Museum, Chazy, NY
- Owner Private
- Alice T. Miner Museum
