Sadleir, Ursula

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Maker
Sadleir, Ursula
Date made
1731
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: 2 uppercase block no J's, q not Q, with ampersand, lowercase no j, v & w combined, missing Z. Numbers 1-2-3. Various cross bands including a row of crowns. The Ten Commandments done in a tablet form on L and R with a verse between. A scroll cartouche with a verse at the bottom. Border all four sides.
Inscription
Note: sampler uses both the old (f) and the new (s). (At the top): July the 14: 1731 Ursula Sadleir began this / / Amendment that Work of works concerns / The Greatest Teacher and the least ye learns / / (In tablet on L): EXODUS then commandments I to V (In the center): Fear God / Honour thy king / The Law / was given by Moses / but grace & / truth came by Jesus Christ / If thou wilt / enter into life / keep the Commandments / (In tablet on R): CHAPXX then commandments VI to X. (Near the bottom): If you desire to worship God aright / First in the Morning pray and last at night / Crave for his Blessing on your labours all / And in distress for his Assistance call / (Across the bottom): Ursula Sadleir finished this sampler 1731 / /
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
8 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1963.31 Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum