- Maker
- Howland, Nabby W. (age 11)
- Date made
- 1820
- Origin
- Dartmouth, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script and lowercase block missing J's. All done in a stitched rectangle with simple stitched lines. Arcaded vine and floral border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Virtue alone to happiness is given / Both gratified on earth a& crown'd in (on line above): Heaven / / / Nabby W Howland's Sampler wrought in / the 11th Year of he Age Born March 17th / 1810. Dartmouth August 26th 1820.
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1925.34.3
- Owner
- New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
- Owner Private
- New Bedford Whaling Museum