The Lord's Prayer followed by: IN MIDST OF THY LIFE / REMEMBER THY DEATH / (At the bottom): MARGARET PLATT HER SAMPLER / MADE IN THE EIGHTH YEAR OF HER AGE / JUNE THE FIFTEENTH 1736 / LET VERTUE BE A CROWN TO THEE //

Maker

Platt, Margaret (1728-1791) (Age 8)

Date made

1736

Origin

Hempstead, NY US

Stitches

Cross, Eyelet

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: each missing the J and U. Heart, diamond and other wide cross bands and simple stitched lines. No border visible.

Inscription

The Lord's Prayer followed by: IN MIDST OF THY LIFE / REMEMBER THY DEATH / (At the bottom): MARGARET PLATT HER SAMPLER / MADE IN THE EIGHTH YEAR OF HER AGE / JUNE THE FIFTEENTH 1736 / LET VERTUE BE A CROWN TO THEE //

Length Without Frame

17 1/2"

Width Without Frame

8 1/4"

Historical Owner

#xxxx.0574

Owner

Alice T. Miner Museum, Chazy, NY

Owner Private

Alice T. Miner Museum