Name/Title
Sarah Ann Chamberlain SamplerDescription
Sampler sewn by Sarah Ann Chamberlain. Elaborate leaf border surrounding alphabet, numbers, signature and verse. Broder in white, green, and brown silk thread. Letters, numbers, and verse in black, green, and brown silk thread. Done on natural linen.Made/Created
Artist
Sarah Ann ChamberlainDate made
Jul 1, 1818Time Period
early 19th centuryPlace
City
BristolState/Province
MaineCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
EmbroideredLocation
Bottom third of samplerTranscription
"Sarah Ann Chamberlain Performed This Work In The 10 Year of Her age Remark my soul The Narrow Bounds Of the Revolving Year. Bristol July First 1818 How Swift The Weeks Complete Their round. How Short the Months Appear"Notes
Also embroidered alphabet and numbers on this samplerColor
White, Tan, Brown, Green, BlackCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodCondition Detail
FadingNotes
Little dye migration, some fading of flossGeneral Notes
Note
This sampler is part of a set of five, all done by Sarah Hunter Chamberlain and her children Sarah Ann Chamberlain and Nancy Chamberlain