Sampler

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Sampler

1824

Made by Sophia Shindel, American

Inscribed: Sophia Shindel a Daughter of Jacob and Catharine / Shindel was born Febuary 21st 1812 and made this / sampler in the 13th year of her age in Mary Reeds / School in the year of our Lord 1824

Blest Saviour cheer that darksome way and Lead me To the realms of day to milder skies and brighter plains Where everlasting sunshine reigns

His hand is my perpetual guard He keeps me with His eye why should i then forget the Lord who is For ever nigh ... why should i say tis yet too soon

To seek for heaven or think of death a flower may Fade before tis noon and I this day may lose my brath Comforts that shall...death prevail and Journey

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Object Details

Title:

Sampler

Date:

1824

Artist:

Made by Sophia Shindel, American

Medium:

Linen plain weave with silk embroidery in cross and rococo stitches

Dimensions:

12 5/8 x 18 1/8 inches (32.1 x 46 cm)

Classification:

Textiles

Credit Line:

Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Incorporated, 1969

Accession Number:

1969-288-301

Geography:

Made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

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