Prudence B Lathrop wrought this sampler in / the 12 year of her age Hartford September 5 (On the lower L): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a youthful hand / And while the fingers oer this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart / /

Maker

Lathrop, Prudence B. (age 12)

Date made

1832

Origin

Hartford, CT US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: both complete. Lowercase has double letters through O. Numbers 1-4. Simple stitched lines. R lower side is blank. Simple border all four sides.

Inscription

Prudence B Lathrop wrought this sampler in / the 12 year of her age Hartford September 5 (On the lower L): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of a youthful hand / And while the fingers oer this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let her share a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart / /

Length Without Frame

8 1/2"

Width Without Frame

16 3/4"

Historical Owner

#1950.386.0

Owner

Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT