- Maker
- Starkey, Mary (age 11)
- Date made
- 1760
- Origin
- Newbury, MA US
- Stitches
- Chain, Cross, Eyelet, French knots, Long arm cross, Queen Outline, Satin, Tent.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets. Numbers 1-10. Large and small decorative cross bands. Bottom section consists of the "chase" scene with a central fruit tree flanked by large urns of flowers, a leaping stag and deer, birds and rabbits on a undulating green landscape.
- Inscription
- Mary Sarkey (b)orn January 9 1749 (T)his samplar wrouthe the Year 1760 / goodness and Mercy Ever follow (t)hose who shape there Conduct by / Gods holy Laws Mary Starkey born in Newbury New England
- Length Without Frame
- 15 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 23"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1961-57
- Owner
- Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
