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Catalog Number |
1952.4.1 |
Object Name |
Sampler |
Description |
Large sampler, donated framed by Malcolm & Stevens. Silk floss on fine linen ground, entirely cross stitch. Dark brown, pink, green, light and dark blue. Undulating flower border around all four sides, possible variation of "indian pink" motif and perhaps tulips. Three sets of alphabets and numbers 1 through 10. Verse is presented in two columns and two rows: The diamond and the ruby's blaze, Shine with a milder finer flame, And more attract our love & praise, Than beauty's self if lost to fame, But the soft tear in pity's eye Transcends the diamonds brightest beam And the sweet blush of modesty, More beauteous then the ruby seems, The glowing gem the sparkling stone May strike the sight with quick But truth & innocence and love surprise Can still engage the good and wise. O ye embark'd for pleasure shore, Restrain awhile the fluttering sail At pity's call retard the nav(?) Nor let her plain the pleading fail Religion what treasure untold, Resides in that heavenly word, More precious than silver or gold, Or tall that this earth can afford." "Lucy Hill's work wrought in the tenth year of her age West Cambridge 1817" This wording flanked by table with cake? and tree on other side. Very faded and discolored, and mended in spots Size - 18-1/2" x 21-3/4" framed |
Date |
1817 |
Year Range from |
1817 |
Year Range to |
1817 |
People |
Hill, Lucy* |
Dimensions |
H-18.5 W-21.75 inches |
Source |
Peppard, Henrietta |
Collection |
Arlington Historical Society Collection |