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Makers / Maker's Age: Bancroft, Elizabeth (age 10)
Date Made: ca. 1806
Origin: Virginia (?) US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Stem.
Embroidery Thread: Silk or cotton
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 17" h
Owner: Private collector
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 4 alphabets: 1 with J. House in lower R corner with trees, dog and one person. Basket of fruit. bird, tree motifs. Geometric floral border all 4 sides.
History of Owner: Inherited
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No