Mary Ann Fitton

Sampler,

Maker

Culture

American

Title

Sampler

Medium

wool, silk

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

61.6 x 58.4 cm (24 1/4 x 23 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Centered at top: "Oh may we feel a Saviours love/To him our souls commend/Who left his Glorious throne above/To be the Children's Friend./Lord draw our youthful hearts to thee/Raise us to live above the sky/With thee the Children's Friend."; central verse: "If/Christ/Was Sent/To save us from our sin/And kindly teaches us to repent/We should at once begin"; maker's mark at bottom: "Mary An Fittons Work 1858"

Type

Credit

Gift of Frank Tetlow

Object Number

32.003

Sampler

Centered at top: "Oh may we feel a Saviours love/To him our souls commend/Who left his Glorious throne above/To be the Children's Friend./Lord draw our youthful hearts to thee/Raise us to live above the sky/With thee the Children's Friend."; central verse: "If/Christ/Was Sent/To save us from our sin/And kindly teaches us to repent/We should at once begin"; maker's mark at bottom: "Mary An Fittons Work 1858"

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