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Maker
Unknown
Date made
18th century
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
An angel dominates the center of this sampler with birds, crowns, flowers, butterflies, animals and geometric tree surrounding. Flowered cross band at the top. Small arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
LE BONNE ENFANT VADT COURAGR DILIGEMENT AS ON MESSAGE / A GOOD Child goes With Spritely Chearfullness And Diligence / about His Business / During the Time of Life allotted me / Grant me good God my Health and Liberty / I beg no more if more thou'rt pleas's to Give / In Thankfull The Pverplus Receive / /
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
12"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.22 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum