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Makers / Maker's Age: K., M or C., L (?)
Date Made: ca. 1820-1850
Origin: Calhoun (?), KY US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross,
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 8 1/4" h
Owner: Mrs. Robert E. Spiller
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: Various motifs of birds, dogs, cats, goat, rooster, peacock, crown. In right upper corner are 6 rows of borders. This sampler was worked from four sides.
History of Owner:
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No