- Maker
- Sprague, Polly (age 15)
- Origin
- Petersham, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Whip
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 76
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase block some double and triple letters, both Q & q. Lowercase long style S (f). Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Various motifs across bottom third of birds, geometric trees and 2 sets of birds pulling worms. Simple diamond border enclosed in a hem stitched inner and outer border.
- Inscription
- * 1798 * 15 * 32 o / Polly Spragues's Sampler Aged / 15 Petersham May Tenth 1798
- Length Without Frame
- 8 1/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 6 1/2"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 76
- Owner
- Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
- Owner Private
- Dan & Marty Campanelli