- Maker
- Thoume, Susanah
- Date made
- 1794
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Petit Point, Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- The Ten commandments done in two bordered columns to resemble Biblical tablets. In the bottom half of sampler: a male and female in 18th century dress stand beneath an oak tree. A house is nearby. Various animal motifs. Figures at bottom. Geometric floral border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Ten Commandments in two columns. Susanah Thoume 1794
- Length Without Frame
- 33 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 22 1/8"
- Historical Owner
- #1968.3 Gift of Dr. Gertrude G. Bilhuber
- Owner
- New York Historical Society, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- New York Historical Society