There is a calm for those who weep / A rest for weary pilgrims found / they softly lie and sweetly sleep / Low in the ground / (In a flower and leaf cartouche in the lower third): Mary Ann Parson / Aged 12 / 1833 //

Maker

Parson, Mary Ann (age 12)

Date made

1833

Origin

Unknown

Stitches

Cross,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Sampler is filled with motifs including: a lion and a unicorn on either side of an octagonal symbol, scattered trees, small animals, baskets and cornucopia with flowers, eight pointed stars, birds, flowers, crowns. Solid ground across the bottom and a reversing arcaded flower border up both sides and across the top.

Inscription

There is a calm for those who weep / A rest for weary pilgrims found / they softly lie and sweetly sleep / Low in the ground / (In a flower and leaf cartouche in the lower third): Mary Ann Parson / Aged 12 / 1833 //

Length Without Frame

14.4"

Width Without Frame

12.5"

Historical Owner

#1317 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeton Coolidge and Henry Parson 1945

Owner

The Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME