Detail View: The AMICA Library: Embroidered Sampler

AMICA ID: 
CMA_.1956.786
AMICA Library Year: 
2003
Object Type: 
Textiles
Creator Name: 
Whinery, Esther
Creator Role: 
artist
Gender: 
F
Creator Name-CRT: 
Esther Whinery
Title: 
Embroidered Sampler
Title Type: 
Primary
View: 
Full View
Creation Date: 
March 27, 1838
Creation Start Date: 
1838
Creation End Date: 
1838
Materials and Techniques: 
silk floss on undyed linen
Classification Term: 
Embroidery
Style or Period: 
America, Ohio, Clinton County, 1838
Dimensions: 
Overall: 45.7cm x 45.4cm
AMICA Contributor: 
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location: 
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number: 
1956.786
Credit Line: 
Anonymous gift in memory of Sarah Ann Morrison
Inscriptions: 
Signed and dated in embroidery: "Esther Whinery/Clinton County Ohio/March 27th/1838Embroidered inscription:Jesus permit thy gracious name to standAs the first effort of an infant handAnd whily my fingers oer this canvass moveEngage my tender heart to seek thy loveWith thy dear children let me share a partAnd write thy name thyself upon my heartEmbroidered top right of center: E B MEmbroidered right side above trees and house: Emblem/of love
Rights: 
Related Image Identifier Link: 
CMA_.1956.786.tif