- Maker
- Howard, Ann
- Date made
- 1779
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross over 1, Cross over 2.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: both missing the J and U. Numbers 1-19 (then 10) done twice. Simple stitched lines. Two partial cross bands. Heart motif. No border.
- Inscription
- Love The Lord And He / Will Be A Tender Father / Unto Thee Ann Howard / Her Sampler 1779 Was / wrought (?) In The Year Of Our / Lord
- Length Without Frame
- 11 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 7 7/8"
- Historical Owner
- (page 54) Booklet available: Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
- Owner
- Marian Soss
- Owner Private
- Marian Soss