Sampler

Object/Artifact

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Historic Stonington

Origformat: Print-Photographic

Origformat: Print-Photographic

Name/Title

Sampler

Entry/Object ID

2020.400.44

Description

!829 Sampler on Linen with cotton thread Needlework by Ellen Williams age nine of Stonington, Ct. Born 11 Fe. 1820 Married 11 Sept. 1843 to William Hyde Jr. of Stonington Death 24 Feb.1899 Verse:Jesus permit thy gracius name to stand, as the first efforts of this infant's hand,and while my fingers oer this canvas move, engage her tender heart to seek thy love, with thy dear children let her share a part, and write thy name upon her heart.

Collection

Davis Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1829