- Maker
- Martin, Susanna
- Date made
- 1805
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Four-sided, Algerian Eye.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No Verse #92. 1732 or 6. Page 267.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: q not Q, uppercase script missing J, X & Z. Numbers 1-10. At the bottom a single letter M, an incomplete floral motif, and two small experimental patches. Simple stitched lines and one saw tooth cross band. No border.
- Inscription
- Susanna Martin*s SamPler wrought / July 23rd 1805 Labor For Learning / before you are old For Learning is / better than silver or gold. //
- Length Without Frame
- 10"
- Width Without Frame
- 11 1/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #TE*T10272 Gift of Mrs. Helen Curtice Cooley
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
- Owner Private
- Smithsonian Institution
