Mary Visitelly Band Sampler London, England dated 1746 This very colorful early band sampler is inscribed: MARY VISITELLY HER SAMPLER ENDED/ IN THE 11TH YEAR OF HER AGE 1746. Also included between the intricately stitched bands are various rhymes, a little girls exposure from much earlier times. Pray Thou To God That He May Be Inclined/ To Grant Thee Health Of Body And Of Mind. Remember The Time Will Come When We Must Give/ An Account To God How We On Earth Do Live. Spare Not Nor Spend Too Much Be This Thy Care/ Spare Not To Spend And Only Spend To Spare. Knowledge When Wisdom Is Too Weak To Guide Her/ Is Like A Headstrong Horse That Throws His Rider. Mary was Christened at St. Botolph, Aldgate parish London on 26 October, 1735. Silk on linen; 12” x 9” unframed. Sold STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 View Other Stumpwork and Related Needlework