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Makers / Maker's Age: Mitchell, Eliza Jane (age 16)
Date Made: 1827
Origin: KY (?) US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Algerian Eye, Cross
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 12 1/2" h
Owner: Mrs. Robert E. Spiller
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 3 alphabets: upper case alphabet: XYZ missing (no room?). House on L and a church on R with large urn with large flowers between. Simple stitched lines. Reversing arcaded acorn border all 4 sides.
History of Owner: Inherited
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No