Sisson, Sarah Lewis

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Maker
Sisson, Sarah Lewis
Date made
1829
Origin
Unknown
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Numbers 1-9. At the bottom a two story house with a fence set on a green lawn a pot of flowers on the R. Various motifs of hearts, diamonds, flowers, strawberries. Arcaded border
Inscription
Sarah Lewis Sisson's Sampler marked in her / ??? // / Virtue outshines the years / Outlives the tomb / Climbs up to Heaven / And finds a peaceful home / S L S //
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
10 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1968.7.2 Gift of Mrs. Richard A. Wood
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society