- Maker
- Paul, Judith
- Date made
- 1791
- Origin
- Providence, RI US
- Stitches
- Satin, Cross, Queen.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 67
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A beautiful sampler divided into 5 sections. In the first an angel on the L & R face a heart outer shape with two facing doves and a heart motif. Panel #2 has a two story house with a lawn, a fence and three trees on both sides. Panel 3 has two couples, trees and small animals. Panel 4 has two deer beneath a large tree with a large flower on both sides. The last panel is filled with flowers. A climbing flower border flows from an urn on both sides and meets at the top. //
- Inscription
- (On the upper R): May spotless inno / cence and truth my ev / ry action guide. (On upper L): And / guard my / unexperienced youth / From arrogance & pride. / J (Across the bottom): JUDITH PAULS WORK Providence 1791 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17"
- Width Without Frame
- 13 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #1916.3.1 Gift of Mrs. L. Knight
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 67
- Owner
- Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
- Owner Private
- Rhode Island Historical Society
- Name of School
- Miss Polly Balch School (?)
