- Maker
- Dewese, Annis
- Date made
- ca. 1825-1830
- Origin
- Mecklenburg County, NC US
- Stitches
- Buttonhole, Chain, Cross over two, Eyelet, Foursided, Satin, Stem/outline.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Predominent Motif
- Top half of sampler consists of alphabets and saw tooth bands. Bottom half consists of the verse. Inner border of cross stitch and an outer border of flowers and leaves with vine and flowers at sides.
- Inscription
- O let my name engraven stand / Both on thy heart and on thy hand / Scal me upon thine arm and wear / that pledge of love forever there / Annis Dewes's Sampler worked / by herself while under the tuition / of M*V*T*. She was born May the 10th A.D. 1815 Mecklenburg Co. NC
- Historical Owner
- #2002-7,A Purchased with funds given by Friends of the Textile Collection.
- Owner
- Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
- Owner Private
- Colonial Williamsburg
