- Maker
- Cross, Margaret J(ane)
- Date made
- 1829
- Origin
- Lewes, DE US
- Stitches
- Chain, Cross, Outline, Satin, Straight.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A two story house with 2 chimneys on a grassy knoll on bottom half of sampler. To the L are 3 trees and a tree trunk. To the R are 3 trees. On a grassy mound beneath these trees is a tomb. A realistic vine of leaves sprouts from tree trunks at R and L corners and spreads upwards. Centered at top between vine is a realistically worked spray of flowers consisting of a large rose, smaller flowers, leaves and bow.
- Inscription
- When young life journey I began, / The glitt'ring prospect charm'd my eyes' / I saw along th' extended plain / Joy after joy successive rise. / But soon I found twas all a dream, / And learn'd the fond pursuit to shun, / Where few can reach their purpos'd aim / And thousands daily are undone / Our hearts are fasten;d to this world, By strong and endless ties. / but every sorrow cuts (a) string, / Ane urges us to rise.(in vined circle): Wrought by / Margaret J. Cross / April 30th, 1829 (On tombstone on R): Taylor Cross / deceas'd / June 18 1821
- Length Without Frame
- 21"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1996-804
- Owner
- Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
- Owner Private
- Colonial Williamsburg
