DORCHESTER MASS AMERICAN HAND SEWN SAMPLER DATED 1818: Worked by ''Nancy ?urley Aged 9 Dorchester July 6th 1818''. Religious motto ''Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth. Nancy your great creator fear. To his commandments now give ear. Give up your heart to him and he Will save your soul from misery.'' A row of stylized trees border the bottom. The fabric is 18 1/2'' x 17 1/2''. Framed and matted under glass 27'' x 26''