- Maker
- Jeffreys, Mary (age 12)
- Date made
- ca. 1832
- Origin
- RI US
- Stitches
- Cross, Queen.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Linen
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: Upper and lowercase, each 26 letters. Numbers 1-(1)0. Vase of flowers with bird. Tulip & carnation border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Large and small M on L of verse, and large and small J on the R. / May I begin in early youth / to utter and encourage truth / And when at last I close my eyes / May angels guard me to the skies. /// Mary Jeffreys wrought / this sampler July 1832 / Aged 12 years //
- Length Without Frame
- 11 1/4"
- Length With Frame
- 13"
- Width Without Frame
- 11 1/2"
- Wdith With Frame
- 13"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- Inherited
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Ann Ott