- Maker
- Board, Sarah Jane
- Date made
- 1836
- Origin
- Oak Grove, VA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Flame, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 6 alphabets. Numbers 1-10. Large house with two chimneys at center bottom. A small double peaked building on either side. A large pyramid representing the Blue Ridge mountains on the L. Diamond motif on the right. Cross band of baskets with flowers. Scroll border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Sarah J. Board wrought this Sampler at Oak grove. A. D. 1836. / The Lord my pastures shall prepare / And feed me with a shepherds care / His presence shall y wants supply / And guard me with a watchful eye / My noon-day walks he shall attend / And all my midnight hours defend. //
- Length Without Frame
- 23 3/4"
- Length With Frame
- 26 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 12 3/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 20 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- Inherited
- Owner
- Hope G. Dunlap
- Owner Private
- Hope Gettys Dunlap