(On L of upper building): Ma(r)ch /8 (on Far R): 1786 / (After the alphabet): Cynthia Burr was born May 1, 1770 / Let Virtue Be a Guide to Thee / (At center bottom on a vase): Cynthia / Burr is my / Name & With / my needle I / wrought (On L of vase): the (On R of vase): same. //

Maker

Burr, Cynthia (age 10)

Date made

ca. 1780

Origin

RI US

Stitches

Satin, Cross, Tent.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: no J or U. Rhode Island State House at top of sampler. House in center with lawn on either side. Trees at bottom. Floral sprays flowing from a vase up both sides. Lawn at bottom.

Inscription

(On L of upper building): Ma(r)ch /8 (on Far R): 1786 / (After the alphabet): Cynthia Burr was born May 1, 1770 / Let Virtue Be a Guide to Thee / (At center bottom on a vase): Cynthia / Burr is my / Name & With / my needle I / wrought (On L of vase): the (On R of vase): same. //

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#33.203

Owner

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

Owner Private

Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art