Antique Sampler by S. S. HAYWARD aged 8 dated 1832 New England The warmest heart the brightest eye/ The cheek of fairest bloom/ Must in the vale of darkness lie/ And grace the silent tomb/ To the memory of/ Jane E. Hayward/ who died on the/ 23rd of January/ 1832 Aged 4 Year/ S S Hayward/ Aged 8/ Year/ October 12/ 1832 A blend of sampler and memorial is depicted on this piece by S S Hayward whose sister died 10 months earlier. Silk on linen; 16 ¼" x 15 ¾". Sold STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 View Other Samplers