- Maker
- Sower, Esther
- Date made
- ca. 1800
- Origin
- Chester Cnty, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Whip
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- At top a pine tree on both sides of a verse. In center a cartouche with family names and flowers in pots on both sides. Below, 2 large weeping willow trees on L & R, with a heart motif basket with flowers in the center. A large urn with heart motif of carnations and tulips (note: found in virtually all Chester County samplers). Chain link border all four sides. Note: original floral border was cut away, possibly due to damage.
- Inscription
- Various Old Testament verses. (In center cartouche): My Parents / Daniel & Mary Sower / My Brothers & Sister / Christopher Hannah / William & Samuel / (Beneath cartouche): Esther Sower her Sampler
- Length Without Frame
- 11 1/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 3/8"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
- Owner Private
- Dan & Marty Campanelli