Harriott Cates | Embroidered Sampler | British | The Met Inscription: inscribed in upper center: FRIENDSHIP/ Tell me ye knowing and discerning few/ Where I may find a friend both firm & true/ Who dares stand by me taken in deep distress/ And then his love and friendship most express; inscribed in lower center in acorn and leaf cartouche: Harriott Cates / her work Aged / 6 Years