Williams, Sarah (age 15?)

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Maker
Williams, Sarah (age 15?)
Date made
1761
Origin
Newton, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: J and U missing in 2. Many wide and narrow cross bands of various designs. In the lower third two scenes with trees, birds, flowers and animals. No border.
Inscription
Next unto God Dear Parents I Address My se / lf To You In Humble Thankfulness For / All Your Charge On Me Bestowd The Means / Of Learning Unto Me Alow'd Go On I Pray / And Let Me Still Pursue These Golden Arts / The Vulgar Never Knew. / / (In the lower third): Sarah WIlliams Ended This Sampler In The / Fifteenth Year Of Her Age September The 23 //
Length Without Frame
16 15/16"
Width Without Frame
13"
Historical Owner
#33.324 Gift of William S. Rumrill 1933
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts