Jane Morgan
This House for Orphans
Late 18th-early 19th century
Physical Qualities
Cotton ground, silk embroidery threads, 16 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. (16 1/2 x 14 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin B. Krongard
Object Number
1973.46
SAMPLER
This House for Orphans
Scotland
Late 18th early 19th century
Maker: Jane Morgan (Scottish, dates unknown)
Cotton ground, silk embroidery threads
The Baltimore Museum of Art:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin B. Krongard
BMA 1973.46
"ACEPT [sic] A TRIFLE FROM A FRIEND
WHOSE LOVE FOR YOU SHALL NEVER END
A FRIEND TO YOU A FOE TO NONE
REMEMBER ME WHEN I AM GONE
LIFE IS UNCERTIAN [sic]
DEATH IS SURE
SIN IS THE STING
BUT CHRIST IS THE CURE"
"THIS HOUSE FOR ORPHANS
WAS FOUNDED JUNE 28 1732
DONE BY
JANE MORGAN PRESENTED TO
ISABELLA COWAN"
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift (1973); Mr. and Mrs. Alvin B. Krongard, Lutherville, Maryland
Rotation, American Wing, 1st floor, Battye Gallery, May 16, 2012 - November 1, 2012.
Inscribed: Embroidered inscription below building: 'THIS HOUSE FOR ORPHANS/WAS FOUNDED JUNE 28 1732/DONE BY/JANE MORGAN PRESENTED TO/ ISABELLA COWAN' See description for other text on sampler.
