JEMIMA VAIL BROKAW, Warrenville, Somerset, NJ, 1831
Wonderful Somerset county, NJ, sampler worked by Jemima Vail Brokaw at the age of 7. Featuring the farm land charms of Warrenville, the cows are resting beneath shady trees.
Jemima Vail Brokaw
Birth: 7 Apr 1824 Metuchen, Middlesex, NJ
Father: Simeon Brokaw (22 Oct 1792 - 3 Feb 1854) #91733347
Mother: Prudence Vail (17 Feb 1795 - 14 May 1887) m. 6 Feb 1822 Somerset, NJ #112227276
Death: 16 Jan 1838 Metuchen, Middlesex, NJ
Burial: Hillside Cemetary, Metuchen, Middlesex, NJ
Memorial ID: 112242387
***died aged 13 yrs and 9 months
***cousin of Ann Elizabeth Brokaw, who's sampler, worked in 1836, when Ann was 8 years old, is featured on the cover of Bolten & Coe's American Samplers
Siblings:
Letitia Vail Brokaw Brewster: 1828–1896
William Vail Brokaw: 1831–1907
Isaac Vail Brokaw: 1835–1913
INSCRIPTION:
Jemima V. Brokaw Warrenville July 26th 1831
(Warrenville, Somerset Co., NJ, abt 12 mi from Metuchen)
Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of my youthful hand / And while my fingers oer this canvas move / Engage my tender heart to seek thy love / With thy dear children let me share a part / And write thy name thyself upon my heart.
DATE:
1831
SIZE:
Frame: 19.5" x 19.5" x 1.25"
CONDITION:
Sampler is not conservation mounted. It remains on original wood backing, nailed in several spots. No loss to ground. Stains and spotting. Color loss. Original period frame with bubble glass has period repairs. The wood of the frame is delicate with visible cracks.