- Maker
- Matthews, Ann
- Date made
- 1709 and 1710
- Origin
- England
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet done in both upper and lowercase. V and U are transposed. Various large and small bands worked in the this sampler. Across the top an arcaded band of various flowers. A center band of crowns and a large band at the bottom with a tree with a running dog on the L and large carnation flowers on the R. Various stitched lines.
- Inscription
- Life is the summer Rose Yo / u see or like the blossom / on the tree or like the Dain / ty flower in May / or like the morning to the day 1709 / / David a man was like Gods own heart / who wondrous blessings did to him impart / by whfose assistance in his youth killed the great Goliath / and savour the feat. Ann Matthews / her work in the reign of our sovereign / Lady Queen Ann * 1710 / Lord thou hast sat a crown of pure gold / ........????
- Length Without Frame
- 18 5/16"
- Width Without Frame
- 8 11/16"
- Historical Owner
- #1963.32 Gift of J. Templeman Coolidge
- Owner
- Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
- Owner Private
- Worcester Art Museum
