- Maker
- Goble, Elizabeth (age 10)
- Date made
- 1756
- Origin
- England
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: uppercase block missing the J. Numbers 1-12. Various wide and narrow cross bands. Motifs of birds, trees, flowers in baskets, crowns. Reversing arcaded border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Tell me ye knowing and discerning few /Where I may find a friend that?s firm and true / Who dares stand by me when in deep Distress / And then his Love and Friendship most express / (Near the bottom): Elizabeth Goble / Finish'd (?) this sampler August 13 / 17666 aged 10 Years //
- Historical Owner
- 1980-2212
- Owner
- Museum of St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK
- Owner Private
- Museum of St Albans
