Sampler, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, flame, and eye stitches on plain weave foundation, In the upper third, a female figure with large flower spray and the inscription Ann Wood 1794, flanked by cupids and trees. In the middle, a flowering vine cross border and a verse. In the lower third, scattered motifs of a ships, dogs, bargello work, and flowers., The verse reads:, From my Beginning may th (sic) Almighty Powers Blessings, bestow with never ceasing show o may I be happy, be and always blest of every joy of every wish possessed, May pleny (sic) dissipate all worldly cares And smiling peace, bless my revolving years, This work in hand my friends may keep when my frail, body is called to sleep to sleep while then we together, do meet again and wake forever, New Hampshire, USA, 1794, embroidery & stitching, Sampler