Physical description

Fine cotton sampler, stitched in very fine red cross stitch, birds and baskets and tree surround the text, and a tiny cross stitch border inside a frilled edging which has been whip-stitched in red. Mounted on dark green, gold frame with inner red border.

Inscriptions & markings

Text on the sampler
"My God is reconciled
His pardoning voice I hear
He owns me for his child
I can no longer fear
With confidence I now draw nigh
And father abba father cry"
A present from your sister Isbeller

January 17th
On back of frame "1836"