A) Stitched poem on cotton cloth, "Tis Religion that can give..." in tan/brown lettering. Border in slate blue and name. Counted cross stitch.
B) Dark wood frame with glass holding in stitched poetry.
On back of frame:
"W.E. Mark,
Fine Art Dealer
141 Eral's Court Road, S.W.
Framing Done on the Premises."
Also, there is a "17" marked upside down on back of frame.
On sampler:
"Tis Religion that can give
Sweetest pleasure while we live
Tis Religion must supply
Solid comfort when we die
After death its joy shall be
Lasting as eternity
Fanny G. Delafield"
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.94.424 AB
MP.94.424 A-B
MP.94.424a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
8 in
Width
11-3/4 in
Depth
1 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 x 11 3/4 x 1 in. (20.3 x 29.8 x 2.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Span
Height
7-1/2 in
Width
13 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 13 in. (19.1 x 33 cm)
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
See family document: Art at Montgomery Place - The Second Floor - The Maple Room.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom