- Maker
- Carney, Sarah Elizabeth (age 6)
- Date made
- 1823
- Origin
- NJ US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: double letter uppercase, 2 with ampersands, last one ends with J. Numbers 1-14 and 1-7. Various stitched lines. Three diamond motifs. Border not visible. (Note:In 2015 this sampler was featured in the Hail Specimen of Female Art! New Jersey Schoolgirl Needlework, 1726-1860 exhibition). (Note: The pattern for this sampler is available. Please see the Gloucester County Historical Society website).
- Inscription
- (Across the bottom): Sarah Elizabeth Carney / Her work in Her 6th year / 1823 //
- Length Without Frame
- 9"
- Width Without Frame
- 9 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- NOTE: *This sampler was featured in the exhibit sponsored by Morven Museum & Garden during October 2014 to March 2015: Hail Specimen of Female Art! New Jersey School girl Needlework 1726-1860.
- Owner
- Gloucester County Historical Society, Gloucester, NJ
- Owner Private
- Gloucester County Historical Society.
