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Makers / Maker's Age: Moodie, Rachel
Date Made: 1764
Origin: US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 5 3/4" h
Owner: NSCDA Van Cortlandt House, Riverdale, NY www.nscda.org
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 4 alphabets: missing the J, q not Q. Simple stitched rows. Large motif of potted flowers. Below this is the Lord's prayer. Simple border all 4 sides.
History of Owner: Gift of Mrs. F.F. Thompson, 1913
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No Verse #509 Page 318. 1738