Kemble, Eliza Dulaney (born Jan. 3, 1821)

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Maker
Kemble, Eliza Dulaney (born Jan. 3, 1821)
Date made
ca. 1832
Origin
Clarksburg, VA US
Stitches
Chain, Cross over 1 and 2, Double cross, Half cross, Outline or Stem, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
At center a three-story mansion with two chimneys, that sits on a green lawn. A figure in a blue gown stands in the doorway. On the left are two evergreen trees, a fruit tree, four perched birds, one flying bird, basket of fruit/flowers, and vase of flowers. An oversized monkey is chained to the largest tree. The R side is nearly identical except the monkey is replaced with the figure of a man dressed in a soldier's uniform with a sword. Flanking the verse on both sides are a rosebud, bird, and lilies of the valley. One cross band with 5 large strawberries. Outer border of single cross stitch, a reversing arcaded inner border of rosebuds, tulips, pinks, and strawberries and an inside double cross stitch border. (Note):This sampler is one of three almost identical ones worked in Clarksburg, Virginia, between 1826 and 1836. All three depict a central mansion with string courses and yellow foundation. The most charming feature is the oversized squirrels, which are chained to the trees. //
Inscription
JESUS permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvass 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. / (At the bottom): Eliza Dulaney Kemble aged 11 years Dec 21st / Claksberg, Virginia //
Length Without Frame
17 3/8"
Length With Frame
19 5/8"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
19 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1999-4, A&B Partially funded by Friends of the Textile Collection, Williamsburg Spinners and Weavers, Hoffman Media, Inc., Orange Coast Sampler Guild, Mary Ann Locklear, Edna Medlin, Carol Harrison, Richard L. Cooper, Joanne Harvey, Williamsburg Rose
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg