Makers / Maker's Age: Hough, Ann (age 12)
Date Made: 1799
Origin: Burlington, NJ US
School / Teacher:
Stitches:
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 18 1/2" h
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 2 alphabets: uppercase alphabet: no J plus ampersand. 2nd uppercase alphabet: missing the J, X, Y and Z. Numbers 1-15. Mirror image sampler with pine trees, hearts, birds on small trees, baskets of flowers. In the center bottom is a stag laying down on a carpet of green. Carnation border across lower third, and another flower border across upper third. Large floral border all four sides. (Per Huber's: only 7 others known)
History of Owner: Inherited
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No