Embroiderer:

Ann Eliza Eyre, (American)  Search this

Medium:

Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, stem, and satin stitches on plain weave foundation

Dimensions:

H x W: 46 x 60 cm (18 1/8 x 23 5/8 in.)

Type:

embroidery & stitching

Sampler

Made in:

USA

Date:

1827

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Male and female figures, trees, birds, and urns of flowers are symmetrically arranged on either side of a large house, with grass and domestic animals in front. A deep yellow rose border surrounds the sampler on three sides. In the upper half, a box framed by a smaller floral vine border contains a verse and inscription.

The verse reads:

Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand

As the first efforts of a youthful hand

And while my fingers on the canvass move

Engage my tender heart to see thy love

With thy dear children let me have a part

And write thy name thyself upon my heart

Credit Line:

Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe

Accession Number:

1941-69-33

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Textiles Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq49a340274-9668-4385-a6c9-19e57b14f200

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1941-69-33