(Scattered letters throughout): S S B A W J. (After the 1st alphabet): 178 (In the third section): Taby Noyes her Sampler / Taby Noyes born March ye 15 1769 AE 12 1782 (At the bottom): My Parents I unto your Goodness owe my best / endeavours I'll always love and strive to be obedient / Ever //

Maker

Noyes, Taby (age 12)

Date made

1782

Origin

US or UK

Stitches

Cross, Eyelet, Running

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: each with a J and an ampersand, but the U and V are transposed in all 3. Various stitched lines and narrow and wide cross bands. At the bottom third a band with geometric flowers. Border of carnation motifs up the sides. Bottom and top of sampler appears to be cut off.

Inscription

(Scattered letters throughout): S S B A W J. (After the 1st alphabet): 178 (In the third section): Taby Noyes her Sampler / Taby Noyes born March ye 15 1769 AE 12 1782 (At the bottom): My Parents I unto your Goodness owe my best / endeavours I'll always love and strive to be obedient / Ever //

Length Without Frame

16"

Width Without Frame

11"

Historical Owner

#1969-288-33 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art