Martin, Elizabeth (age 10)

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Maker
Martin, Elizabeth (age 10)
Date made
1745
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler
Inscription
REMEMBER NOW THY CREATOR / IN THE DAYS OF THY YOUTH / WHILE THE EVIL DAYS COME / NOT NOR THE YEARS DRAW NIGH / WHEN THOU SHALT SAY I HAVE / NO PLEASURE IN THEM / MY GOD A A ROCK THAT WILL / NEVER WILL DECAY / ?????? Elizabeth Martin Aged Ten Years the 27 Of Dec / ember in The Year of Our Lord 1745 6
Length Without Frame
13 5/8"
Width Without Frame
17 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1997.7.68 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Owner Private
Vassar College Loeb Art Center