Abigail Guild, 1802. #SA000071

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Abigail Guild, 1802

Sampler Archive ID:	SA000071
Maker:	Abigail Guild
Maker Birthplace:	Unknown
Maker Age:	years
Place Made:
Year Made:	1802
Decade Made:	1800-1809
Owner:	Rhode Island Historical Society
Accession Number:	1982.14.4
Object Credit:	Anonymous Gift
Contributor:	Rhode Island Historical Society

Physical Characteristics

Object type:

Sampler

Needlework techniques:

Embroidery

Shape:

Tall rectangle

Object Dimensions:

17.7 H x 10.3 W (inches)

Framed Dimensions:

There is no frame.

Borders:

Decorative Bands:

None

Dividing Lines:

Enclosures:

Cartouches: No

Text types:

Alphabet, Number series, Personal name, Personal initials, Date, Verse, Maker signature

Text medium:

Stitched

Click to View Text Transcription:

We stand exposed to every sin
While idle and without employ
But business holds our passions in
And keeps out all unlawful joy

Abigail Guild Aged 11 Years 1802

Motifs/Symbols:

Floral and plant

Scenes/Pictures:

None

Ground:

Linen

Ground Condition:

Wear:
Cleanliness: Clean
Loss: none noted

Thread:

Silk

Thread Colors Front:

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Thread Condition:

Borders: Intact
Text: Intact
Symbols: Intact

Other Materials:

None

Stitch Types:

Cross

Thread Count:

Vertical: 24
Horizontal: 19

Maker History

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Birth Location:	City: unknown County: unknown State: unknown
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Object Details