Amelia Standish Sampler.
Sampler reads."Amelia Standish.'s sampler marked 1826 L. Standish Inst".
Verse reads:
"Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand as the first efforts of an infants hands.
Her fingers o'er this canvas move
Engaged her tender heart to seek thy love.
"The design features rows of alphabet letters numbers, saw-tooth border and buildings/houses.
Artwork Details
Medium
Linen, Cotton Floss
Collection
Textiles
Made/Created
Date made
1826
Notes
Early Date: 1826
Made: Amelia Standish B-1810. D-1964. M. John Burlin 1832. North Granville
Used: She was the grand daughter of Samuel Standish. (5th Generation). Mayflowers
