Sampler, Mary Bridge, American, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross and marking cross stitches on plain weave foundation, The field is filled with scattered motifs of flowering trees, urns of flowers, birds, stars, and an angel. In the lower right corner, Adam and Eve flank the Tree of Knowledge, with the inscription: The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat., In the center is a four-verse hymn:, HOW beauteous are their feet,, Who stand on sion's hill;, Who bring salvation in their tongues,, And words of peace reveal., How cheering is their voice

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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