- Maker
- Ely, Mercy
- Date made
- 1821
- Origin
- Lambertville, NJ US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Verse in center of sampler in a strawberry cartouche. Above is a panel of single flowers and flowers in urns. Below verse a large urn of carnations on both sides with individual motifs again of small flowers. Arcaded carnation border all four sides.
- Inscription
- While some in folly's pleasures roll, / And seek the joys that hurt the soul, / Be mine that silent calm repast / A peaceful conscience to the last. / / Mercy Ely / 1821 //
- Length Without Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 18"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #CH1978.55.2
- Owner
- New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ
