- Maker
- Hamilton, Mary (age 18)
- Date made
- 1812
- Origin
- Maytown, PA US
- Stitches
- Satin, Cross, Running, Stem, Rococo with figure 8 looping
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 167
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Oval picture in center with a woman standing under a tree. Face and arms are painted. Border of 16 mirror image squares of floral sprays, baskets of flowers, grapes, small branches with birds. Center square at top with flowers and square at the bottom with inscription.
- Inscription
- Mary Hamilton a daught / er of John and Catherine / Hamilton was born in / County Antrim February / the 1 in the year of our / Lord 1794 And made this / Sampler in Maytown in / Mrs Welchans School in / the year of our Lord 1812
- Length Without Frame
- 17"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1970-28-17 Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 167
- Owner
- Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- Cooper Hewitt Museum
- Name of School
- Mrs. Welchan's School, Maytown, PA
