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Maker
Unknown
Date made
ca. 1830
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Two facing blue birds in a octagon just below the verse. Various pairs of flowers in urns, flower motifs, one basket of flowers. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
MOTTO / Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first effort of a youthful hand / And while her fingers o?er this canvass move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart. //
Historical Owner
LM 2001.004
Owner
Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, VA
Owner Private
Loudoun Museum