Family register sampler, Sarah A. Chalker, American, 1819 - 1879, Medium: silk embroidery on wool foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation, Dark ground with light embroidery. At the top, three alphabets and one set of numerals. In the center, an arched framework with an incomplete record of the names, births and deaths of the children of Jesse Chalker and Sarah Andruswae (), married January 10, 1818. Verses fill the space on either side:, Abstain from all appearance of evil, For the son of man is to come to save that which was lost, Verily verily I say unto you he that believeth in me shall have everlasting life, Prove all things hold fast that which is good, There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God, For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power, Seek ye the Lord while he may be found call ye upon him while he is near, With an inscription in the lower right corner., Connecticut, USA, 1832, embroidery & stitching, Family register sam