- Maker
- Toppan, Nanne (age 12) (born July 9, 1786).
- Date made
- 1797
- Origin
- Newbury, MA US
- Stitches
- Chain, Cross, Eyelet, Long, Short, Satin, French knots.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: one with 26 letters, 3 partials. Numbers 1-6. Geometric motifs of hearts & flowers. At the bottom a scene including sheep, trees with perching birds and a central floral bouquet in a double handled vase. Inner multi flowered vine border across the top and down both sides.
- Inscription
- Youth's a soft Scene but trust her not / Her minutes fly more swift than thought. / Nanne Toppan born July 9 1786 wrought / This Sampler in the twelfth year of her age / 1797 //
- Length Without Frame
- 20 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 21 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 18 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 19 1/8"
- Historical Owner
- Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Hampton L. Carson
- Owner
- NSCDA Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- NSCDA PA
