Makers / Maker's Age: Fonerden, Martha (age 12)
Date Made: 1788
Origin: MD US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Eyelet, Pulled thread work
Embroidery Thread: Silk, Cotton
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x h
Owner: Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD
www.mdhs.org Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: One cross band of large( flowers?). A wide meandering band entwined with small flowers and leave frames the verse. (Note: this sampler is an example of extremely fine needlework)
History of Owner: #1953.39.1 Gift of Mrs. Emma L. Stokes
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No