Antique C 1839 American Needlepoint Sampler. American 19th century folk art sampler from Kingston Rhode Island. Framed in birds eye maple, hand made by Elizabeth Lucy Anne Borle Kingston age 6 March 15th, 1839. Reads Jesus Permit Thy Gracious Name to Stand as the First Efforts of an Infants Hand and While Her Fingers on the Canvas Move Engage her Tender Thoughts to Seek Thy Love With Thy Dear Children Let Her Have a Part and WriteThy Name Thyself Upon Her Heart. Measures 19 inches x 19 inches.