Sampler

Maker Mary Craig Hamlen (born 1793)

Additional Title(s)

Sampler by Mary Craig Hamlen

Collections

Jonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Date1802

Mediumcotton on unidentified fabric

Dimensions20 x 18 1/4 x 1 in. (50.8 x 46.4 x 2.5 cm.)

DescriptionNeedlework, sampler by Mary Craig Hamlen, age 9, with the alphabet in several different styles and the with the verse - Quickly lay hold on time while to your Power / Be careful well to husband every hour / Wisdom to gold prefer, for ‘tis much less / To make your fortune than your happiness.

Credit LineJonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

Status

On view

Object numberL2015.41.67

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