- Maker
- Bennet, Elizabeth
- Date made
- 1730
- Origin
- England
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A religious sampler with the 10 commandments on a done on a double tablet. A the bottom a basket at the center and urns on either side with flowering vines flowing from each. A the top center is an angel with wings spread. Entire background is filled with stitches.
- Inscription
- The Ten Commandments / (On L tablet): And God spake alt these / words saying. I . Thou shalt have none other Gods but me. / II / Thou shalt not worship any / kind of Image. / III / Thou shalt not take the name / of God in vain / IV / Remember that thou keep / holy the sabbath day. / For the law was given by / Moses. but grace and truth / came by Jesus christ. / (On R): V / Honour thy Father and thy mother. / VI / Thou shalt do no Murther. / VII / Thou shalt not commit / adultery. / VIII / Thou shalt not steal. / IX / Thou shalt not bear false / Witness. / X / Thou shalt not covet any / thing that is thy neighbour. / ELIZabeth Bennet 1730
- Length Without Frame
- 14"
- Width Without Frame
- 11 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #1963.15 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
- Owner
- Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
- Owner Private
- Worcester Art Museum
