John Cain Sarah Cain A funeral Thought. / Hark from the tombs a doleful sound / My ears attend the cry / Where you must shortly lie. / May I with innocence and peace / My fleeting Moments Spend / And when this vale of life shall cease, / With calmness meet my end. / Sarah Cain 1805 HC JC AC RC RC RC / This is an emblem of Love //

Maker

Cain, Sarah

Date made

1805

Origin

Atglen, PA US

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Predominent Motif

Flowers in baskets adorn this sampler which is a Funeral piece. A floral wave border on both sides and across the top.

Inscription

John Cain Sarah Cain A funeral Thought. / Hark from the tombs a doleful sound / My ears attend the cry / Where you must shortly lie. / May I with innocence and peace / My fleeting Moments Spend / And when this vale of life shall cease, / With calmness meet my end. / Sarah Cain 1805 HC JC AC RC RC RC / This is an emblem of Love //

Length With Frame

28 1/2"

Wdith With Frame

25 1/2"

Historical Owner

#2000.11 Gift of family of Lillie Louise Brown, descendant of Sarah Cain.

Owner

The American Museum in Britain, Bath, UK

Owner Private

The American Museum in Britain