Taylor, Emma

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Maker
Taylor, Emma
Date made
1852
Origin
Belper, England
Stitches
Cross
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
In a central square are angels, animals, birds, two female figures and a other motifs. Large and small multicolor flowers border this sampler.
Inscription
Peace / 1852 / Precious in the sight of the Lord / is the death of his Saints / Emma Aged 9 Taylor //
Historical Owner
Gift of the great great granddaughter of the stitcher. Emma Taylor joined the Church in England with her family and emigrated to Utah when she was 20 bringing her sampler with he when she traveled with the James L. Brown company in 1862..
Owner
Mormon Church History Museum , Salt Lake City, UT