Surely the son for sin was slain / And holds the power of death and pain / Redeemer will thou grant my prayer / And grant thy child a blessing here / Her soul in heaven a place. (Note: this is an Acrostic Sampler so called because the first letter of each sentence combines to spell the makers name). //

Maker

Marsh, Sarah J.

Date made

1846

Origin

(Ohio)? US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Wool (?)

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: 26 letters. At the bottom R a large red brick two story building (perhaps a school?) with a row of flowers in front. On the L a large pot of flowers. Arcaded border with alternating strawberries, leaves, and various flowers all four sides.

Inscription

Surely the son for sin was slain / And holds the power of death and pain / Redeemer will thou grant my prayer / And grant thy child a blessing here / Her soul in heaven a place. (Note: this is an Acrostic Sampler so called because the first letter of each sentence combines to spell the makers name). //

Length Without Frame

19"

Width Without Frame

16"

Historical Owner

#8375.39 Gift of Mrs. Harold Shelley

Owner

Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, NE

Owner Private

Nebraska State Historical Society