Thissell, Anna (age 13)

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Maker
Thissell, Anna (age 13)
Date made
1794
Origin
Beverly, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase missing J and U, lowercase missing J and has both the long and short style S and an ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Sampler appears unfinished at the bottom.
Inscription
AANNA THISSEL / HER SAMPLER / WORKED IN THE / THIRTEENTH / YEAR OF HER A / GE DECEMBER T / HE FIRST 1794 / /
Length Without Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
8 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Gift to the Society
Owner
Beverly Historical Society, Beverly, MA
Owner Private
Beverly Historical Society