Mary Richardson Daughter of Joseph and Mary / Richardson was born the twenty fifth day of the / fifth month 1735 and made this in the year 1749 / MP IR WR ER RT Martha Cherry Mistress / When I arise and search the street Till I the Lord my sa / viour meet I ask the watches of the Night * Where did / your see my souls Delight * sometimes if in ahim in my wa / y * Directed (verse is unfinished)

Maker

Richardson, Mary

Date made

1749

Origin

US

Stitches

Cross, Satin, Hem

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

One arcaded alternating cross band with carnations and tulip with a centered geometric flower. Various stitched lines. Arcaded small flower border all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.

Inscription

Mary Richardson Daughter of Joseph and Mary / Richardson was born the twenty fifth day of the / fifth month 1735 and made this in the year 1749 / MP IR WR ER RT Martha Cherry Mistress / When I arise and search the street Till I the Lord my sa / viour meet I ask the watches of the Night * Where did / your see my souls Delight * sometimes if in ahim in my wa / y * Directed (verse is unfinished)

Length Without Frame

16 1/2"

Width Without Frame

12 3/4"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1968-75-4 Gift of Henry Lyne, Jr., 1968

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art