Russell, Janet (age 10)

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Maker
Russell, Janet (age 10)
Date made
1825
Origin
RI US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Back.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler is divided into two panels. Upper panel has one wide cross bans, flower motifs and flowers in urns and baskets. The lower panel has a ship, a two story house, pheasants, various trees, deer and flowers. Inner reversing arcaded border of strawberries. Reversing arcaded outer border of flowers(?).
Inscription
(Across the center): JANET RUSSELL WAS BOrn THE 25TH MAY 1815 / SEWED THIS IN 1825 //
Length Without Frame
15 1/4"
Width Without Frame
13"
Historical Owner
#1969.6.1 Gift of Miss Mary Casey
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society