Phebe Hughes's sampler wrought at eight / years of age Providence May 3 1776 / When tides of youthful blood run high, / And scenes of greatest joy are nigh, / Health presuming, beauty blooming / Oh how dreadful 'tis to die / Phebe Hughes // (Note: see the original picture of this sampler used by Mrs. Bolton in the Sampler Survey opening pages).

Maker

Hughes, Phebe (age 8)

Date made

1796

Origin

Providence, RI US

Stitches

Stem, Cross

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 54 Verse 231

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets. Numbers 1-16. A bird and two tulips to R of verse. Wide cross band of strawberries (?) across the bottom. No border.

Inscription

Phebe Hughes's sampler wrought at eight / years of age Providence May 3 1776 / When tides of youthful blood run high, / And scenes of greatest joy are nigh, / Health presuming, beauty blooming / Oh how dreadful 'tis to die / Phebe Hughes // (Note: see the original picture of this sampler used by Mrs. Bolton in the Sampler Survey opening pages).

Length Without Frame

11"

Width Without Frame

13 1/2"

Historical Owner

#1970 Gift of Miss Mary Anne Green (Note: for image use please contact: CBlough@dar.org).

Bolton & Co. Page

54 Verse #231

Owner

DAR Museum, Washington, DC