Laura Gilmore's sampler June 19th 1814 / I was born Oct. 22nd 1801 / / Happy the child whose green unpracticed years . the guiding hand of parent fondness rears / To rich instruction's ample field removes / Till the young mind unfolds each secret charm / With genius bright with cherished virtue warm / Like the springes boast the lovelly plant shall rise / In grateful odors to the nurturing skies / L G /

Maker

Gilmore, Laura (age 13)

Date made

1814

Origin

Ackworth, NH US

Stitches

Cross over 1 and 2, Satin, Straight, Eyelet, Slant Twisted.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets. Numbers 1-7. Three trees across the bottom with two geometric plants with hanging fruit. Double strawberry plants done in rows down both sides. Hem stitched on all sides.

Inscription

Laura Gilmore's sampler June 19th 1814 / I was born Oct. 22nd 1801 / / Happy the child whose green unpracticed years . the guiding hand of parent fondness rears / To rich instruction's ample field removes / Till the young mind unfolds each secret charm / With genius bright with cherished virtue warm / Like the springes boast the lovelly plant shall rise / In grateful odors to the nurturing skies / L G /

Length Without Frame

16"

Width Without Frame

16"

Historical Owner

#3431 (Catalog available at www.dupinternational.org

Owner

Pioneer Memorial Museum, Salt Lake City, UT