T S R H (In the center): Mary Sands / 1821 // (Note: Mary Hampton entered Westtown School with her sister Mercy. It is believed that Mrs. Samms became a teacher of embroidery at the school after her husband, Thomas Samms died in 1818 and left her with two small children tosupport. She had attended the school with her sister Mercy in 1803. This sampler was most likely used as an example for her students). //

Maker

Samms, Mary

Date made

1821

Origin

Byberry Township, Philadelphia County, PA US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Various flower motifs. In the center a pair of facing birds. Twelve geometric half medallions around the outer edges.

Inscription

T S R H (In the center): Mary Sands / 1821 // (Note: Mary Hampton entered Westtown School with her sister Mercy. It is believed that Mrs. Samms became a teacher of embroidery at the school after her husband, Thomas Samms died in 1818 and left her with two small children tosupport. She had attended the school with her sister Mercy in 1803. This sampler was most likely used as an example for her students). //

Length Without Frame

19"

Width Without Frame

19"

Historical Owner

MM2012.13.001

Owner

Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA

Owner Private

Mercer Museum

Name of School

Westtown School, Chester Cnty, PA