Object number1997.7.110
Sampler
Date1828
Artist
Catherin Creamer
(American, born 1817)
CultureAmerican
MediumSilk threads on linen ground
DimensionsSight (mostly square): 16 3/8 x 16 3/8 in. (41.6 x 41.6 cm)
Framed (vintage frame with glass): 18 3/4 x 18 3/4 x 1/2 in. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.3 cm)
Framed (vintage frame with glass): 18 3/4 x 18 3/4 x 1/2 in. (47.6 x 47.6 x 1.3 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Libraries, Special Collections, Martha Clawson Reed Collection
On View
Not on viewPeriod19th c
Classification(s)
SignedLL: Catherin Creamer
InscribedInscribed: Our brother is now gone where parting is no more/To reap his great reward on that eternal shore/ But soon we all shall meet if faithfull[sic] we indure[sic]/ To worship at his feet our saviour to adore/ Blessed are the dead wich[sic] die in the lord...." ; "Sacred to the memory of John Creamer son of Matthias and Margaret Creamer who Departed this life October the 13, 1828 Aged three years ten months and twenty one days..."
At bottom: Catherin Creamer aged 11 January 29, 1828
DescriptionThe verse and inscription in black lettering are framed by two borders - a honeysuckle outer border and a strawberry inner border, both worked in cross stitch and queen stitch in pink, gold, green. white and blue silk threads. The verse and horizontal dividing bands are in cross stitch, queen stitch and eyelet.
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