(On the L): Father to thee my soul I raise / And for a blessing look / (On the R): Prevent and help me by thy grace / In learning of my book / (At the bottom): Rebecca Parris Aged 10 Years 1822 Instructed by Mary Sinnod //

Maker

Parris, Rebecca (age 10)

Date made

1822

Origin

England

Stitches

Cross, Satin,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: uppercase block 26 letters and ampersand. Numbers 1-9 and 1-3. Various cross bands. The lower two thirds of this sampler is filled with various motifs. Butterflies, birds, stags, dogs, plants in baskets and plants in pots. Rose bud and leaf border all four sides.

Inscription

(On the L): Father to thee my soul I raise / And for a blessing look / (On the R): Prevent and help me by thy grace / In learning of my book / (At the bottom): Rebecca Parris Aged 10 Years 1822 Instructed by Mary Sinnod //

Historical Owner

LM 2001.274

Owner

Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, VA

Owner Private

Loudoun Museum