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Makers / Maker's Age: Torrence, Julia Ann
Date Made: 1848
Origin: ME US
School / Teacher:
Stitches:
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 16 1/2" h
Owner: Private collector
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 4 alphabets: upper and lowercase, block & script. Numbers 1-8. Simple stitches to form lines. Verse in lower half with various motifs of flowers, baskets of flowers and strawberries. Two color pyramid border all four sides.
History of Owner: Inherited.
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No Verse #515 Page 319 1793