- Maker
- Freeborn, Mary (age 13)
- Date made
- 1743
- Origin
- Portsmouth Newport, RI US
- Stitches
- Cross, Continental.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 45 Verse 347
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: all missing the J and U. Numbers 1-5, 1-10 and 12-17. Various narrow cross bands. Diamond and strawberry motifs. Across the bottom a center urn with flowers and two shapes made with four joined hearts. Simple border.
- Inscription
- My Heart ReSolve, My Tovng o / Bay While Angels Shall Rejoice To / Hear Thine Hely Maker Praise Song / Fom M Feble Voice. / Mary Freeborn Ended This Sampler / In The 13 Year Of Her Age 1743 //
- Length Without Frame
- 10"
- Width Without Frame
- 7 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #1985.24.1 Gift of Content Miner Mott-Smith
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 45 Verse 347
- Owner
- Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
- Owner Private
- Rhode Island Historical Society
