- Maker
- Bradley, Ann (age 11)
- Date made
- ca. 1840
- Origin
- England ?
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A Chinese pagoda in center of sampler with two men - one drawing water from a well. Willow trees. On both sides baskets with flowers. A bowl of fruit, birds, a stag and various motifs. Interesting border of flowers, crosses and acorns? all four sides.
- Inscription
- This world is like a city full of crooked streets / And death is the market where all men meets / If life was merchandize the rich would buy / The rich would live none but Poor would die / Chinese Temple / / 184? / / Ann Bradley Her Work Aged 11 years //
- Length Without Frame
- 19"
- Length With Frame
- 23"
- Width Without Frame
- 13"
- Wdith With Frame
- 16 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- Purchased in MA in the 1930's
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Anne E. Hiatt
