- Maker
- Stevens, Phebey Stacey
- Date made
- early 19th century
- Origin
- US ?
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: each missing J and U. Lower half of sampler has a couple standing in an orchard, a small house (gazebo?) on the L with a large tree on either side with dangling fruit. A large green lawn with a small dog and flowers and a sky with many flying birds. Arcaded carnation border all four sides.
- Inscription
- WHERE * I* SO * TALL TO REACH TH / POLE OR GRASP THE OCEAN WIT / MY SPIRT MUST BE MERASURD BY ?????????? (aT BOTTOM): PHEBEY STACEY STEVENS
- Length Without Frame
- 16 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 14 1/8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1963.36 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
- Owner
- Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
- Owner Private
- Worcester Art Museum
