Object Number: TA2435

Collection: Applied Art

Object Name: sampler

Description: Blue linen thread on linen, selvedges at top and bottom, sides hem-stitched. Cross stitch. Eight rows of lettering: 'AA-ZZ[no J] & May 21 1810 Aab-z', dog, teakettle, '1-12'; across bottom, trees, sheep, dog. Signed below lettering, dated in lettering. Verse: 'Life is uncertain // Death is most sure // Sin is the wound // And Christ is the // cure' 'GG.MG.MMG.TG. J.MG.' The Righteous fear // not at their Death // But calmly Yield // their latest Breath'