Sampler

A wide floral border with a dark blue ground divides the sampler in two. Above, alphabets, numerals and an inscription:Mary Green Her Sampler Made in the Eleventh Year of Her Age 1766 Below, a verse: Beauty and Pride We Often FindBetrays the weakness of the MindHe hansom [sic] is and merist prais [sic]That Handsom dos the proverb SaysThe loss of a father is greatBut the loss of a Mother is moreBut the loss of Christ is such a lossAs no man can restore.Surrounded on four sides by a stylized strawberry vine border.