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Makers / Maker's Age: Tracy, Lydia (age 11)
Date Made: Unknown
Origin: CT US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 11" h
Owner: Private collector
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 3 alphabets: each missing the J. All done in a stitched square in the center of the sampler. Two verses in a small square on bottom left and right sides with a wide reversing arcaded flower border on both sides, a flower spray at center top and an urn of flowers at center bottom.
History of Owner: Inherited
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No Verse: Proverbs 22.4