A stunning floral border surrounds this religious verse, A Child's Petition, stitched by a young Mary Walsh in 1845. Extensive research and a clue of a similar sampler posted on social media reveals that Aglish is not a last name but a place name in County Kilkenny, Ireland. How did young Mary stitch this sampler in the height of the deadly Potato Famine?
The verse takes on a more meaningful poignance now.
The more one discovers, the more questions are raised. Provenance included.

Kit with chart, 40 Count Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linens and DMC threads in 24 shades

Fabric: 36 count Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linen
Floss: Needlepoint Ink Silks (NPI), DMC conversion included, in 24 shades
Stitch Count: 205 wide x 245 high
Model Finished Size: 11.39 inches wide x 13.61 inches high
Original: 13.5 inches wide x 17 inches high, over two threads
on 28 count linen with wool threads.
Verse and Name stitched over one thread.