Sampler by Maria Setten
Dateca. 1820
Maker
Maria Setten
MediumSilk and crinkled silk on linen (30 x 32 threads per inch) (identification of fibers by eye)
DimensionsOH 18 5/8" x OW 18 2/8"
Credit LineGift of Dr. William A. Sinton
Object number2014-2
DescriptionThis is an almost square needlework sampler worked in faded shades of green, yellow, cream, pink, and brown silk threads on a natural color linen ground. It has selvages at sides and a 1 /4' hem at top and bottom. Centered in the top two thirds of the sampler is a large pattern-woven basket with handle. Flowers, leaves, and vines spring from the basket. The basket is flanked by sprays of flowers (possibly rosebuds). Below basket is the verse: "Lord bless Thy peple [sic] [who to the]/ Do [a]ll Their safety owe/ Feed [thou] thy flock and raise them/ Up when they are fallen low." Below verse is the signature line "Maria [S] etten Aged 10." There is a large spray of roses in each of the bottom corners. The sampler is enclosed in a border of undulating vine of berries and leaves.Stitches: cross over one and two, flat, outlineInscription(s)"Lord bless Thy peple [sic] [who to the]/ Do [a]ll Their safety owe/ Feed [thou] thy flock and raise them/ Up when they are fallen low."ProvenanceMade by Maria SETTEN.
Owned by Elise BAUM SINTON (b.1904);
By descent to her daughter, Page SINTON;
By descent to her sons;
Given to their uncle, William A. SINTON, Jr. (b. 1930);
Given to CWF, 2014.
