- Maker
- Gilman, Mary S. (age 14)
- Date made
- 1821
- Origin
- Mason, NH US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A two story Federal style house a large tree on each side, a small lawn and various shrubs dominates the center of the sampler. A flower spray across the top with a flower and leaf border up both sides.
- Inscription
- When Pliant nature any form receives / That precept teaches, or example gives / The yielding mind with virtue should be gracd / For first impressions seldom are effac.d / Wrought by Mary S. Gilman AE 14 1821
- Length Without Frame
- 17"
- Width Without Frame
- 16"
- Owner
- The Bridges
- Owner Private
- Sally Bridges