Memorial needlework sampler by Alizabeth Simpson, 1831, East Hempstead, Lancaster County, PA, with verse at the top: "This work was made by Alizabeth Simpson a daughter of Matthew Simpson and Sarah Simpson born January the 30 in the year of our Lord 1807 in East Hempfield Township Lancaster County", and below the verse: "Elizabeth Simpson is my name / east hempfield township is my station / heven is my dwelling place / and Christ is my salvation / when I am dead and in my grave / and all my bones are rotten / when this you see else I shall be forgotten / my friends i bid you all adieu / i leave you in Gods care / and if i never more see you / go on I'll meet you there. Father departed this life March the 12 1826 aged 43 years and 8b / ... brother Matthew departed this life August the 21 1830 aged 19 years 3 months and 18 days / eve departed this life september the 22 1829" 20" sq sight, 1 1/2" silk border, excellent condition

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