Short is the longest day of life / And soon its prospect ends / Yet on that days uncertain date / Eternity depends / Prepare to meet thy God. / Elizabeth A. Tenny aged 10 years / July 14, 1835 // (*Note: the maker of this sampler died a year after completing this sampler).

Maker

Tenny, Elizabeth (age 10)

Date made

1835

Origin

NH (?) US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No Verse #238 1798 Page 289

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Other

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: each missing J, lowercase has long style S, one ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Carnation border across top and bottom, diamond border down L side.

Inscription

Short is the longest day of life / And soon its prospect ends / Yet on that days uncertain date / Eternity depends / Prepare to meet thy God. / Elizabeth A. Tenny aged 10 years / July 14, 1835 // (*Note: the maker of this sampler died a year after completing this sampler).

Length Without Frame

11"

Length With Frame

12"

Width Without Frame

12"

Wdith With Frame

13"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

Inherited

Owner

Mrs. Henry C. Hawkins, Jr.

Owner Private

Mrs. Henry C. Hawkins, Jr.