- Maker
- Kester , Rachel (age 14)
- Date made
- 1788
- Origin
- MIllville, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Tent, Eyelet, Stem.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse 1 #343. 1730. Page 297.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: no J, with ampersand. Simple stitched lines. Rows are separated by simple cross bands. In the center section are two large flowers and the initials SK SK SK IK IW RW. Below is a wide cross band with flowers and strawberries. Another wide cross band at the bottom of the sampler has two large flowers and an urn of flowers. Arcaded geometric vine border with strawberries and carnations on all 4 sides.
- Inscription
- (Note: uses the long S): Initials; HK AK PK AK MK SK AK BW RW. (In the center): Love the Lord / And he will be / A tender father / Unto the / (On the L): The loss of treasurs much / The loss of truth is more / The loss of Christ is such / As no one can restore / / (On the R): The lot of saints have alway been / Affliction here and fear of men / And he that was the best of men / Was mock and crown with thorns / / (Across the bottom): Rachel Kester her samPler / made in the 14th year of her age / 1788 H T / / (The initials H T following the date in the inscription could be those of a teacher.) //
- Length Without Frame
- 15 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 12 1/8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed.
- Historical Owner
- #TE*16007 Gift of Mrs. Margaret Meixell
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
- Owner Private
- Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History