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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Ann Bottel. It is dated 1786 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk on wool and its technique is cross, stem, romanian stitches on plain weave wool. counted stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 42 x 31.5 cm (16 9/16 x 12 3/8 in.)

It is signed

Signed "Mary Ann Bouttel Finished/November 30 1786."

It is inscribed

"This is the Day when Christ arose/ So early from the Dead/ Why should I keep my Eyelids close/ And waste my Hours in Bed/ This the Day when Jesus broke/ The Pow'rs of Death and Hell/ And shall I still wear ---- Yoke/ And love my sins so well/To Day with Pleasure Christians meet/To pray and hear the Word/ And I would go with cheerful feet/ To learn thy will O Lord/ I'll leave my sport to read and play/ and so prepare for Heaven/O may Ilove this blessed Day/The best of all the seven."

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Mary Ann Bottel; silk on wool; H x W: 42 x 31.5 cm (16 9/16 x 12 3/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-55

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