Stone, Mary

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Maker
Stone, Mary
Date made
1824
Origin
Rochester, NY US
Stitches
Cross, Petite, Chain
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
9 alphabets: 7 uppercase, 2 lowercase. Some missing J. Some with ampersand, some with old style S. Numbers 1-(1)0 done twice. Various stitched lines. Flowered motif in center. Large strawberry cross band and a vine up both sides. Greek key border across the bottom. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
1824 / Mary / MS / Mary stone's sampler worked in the year 1824 at Rochester June 30
Length Without Frame
16 3/8"
Length With Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
15"
Wdith With Frame
16 1/2"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#89.337.1 From the estate of Mary Stone Bush.
Owner
Rochester Historical Society, Rochester, NY
Owner Private
Rochester Historical Society