Rebecca G. J. Prescott Sampler

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Rebecca G. J. Prescott Sampler

Description

Sampler sewn by Rebecca G. J. Prescott in 1835. Letters, numbers, and verse in blue, white, and red thread.

Made/Created

Artist

Rebecca Goodwin Johnson Prescott

Date made

1835

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

City

Dresden

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom of sampler

Transcription

"From thee derived eternal source of enterlectual light O send her sure her steady ray to regulate my doubtful way through lifes perplexing road.

Dimensions

Width

44.7 cm

Length

43 cm

Material

Cloth

Color

Red, Brown, White, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rebecca Goodwin Johnson Prescott