Uphams, Eveline (age 13)

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Maker
Uphams, Eveline (age 13)
Date made
1818
Origin
Brookfield, NC (?) US
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets across top: uppercase cursive, block and lower case. Numbers 1-8. Simple stitched lines. In the bottom a Georgian style house with 2 chimneys on R with a lawn in front. 4 small and 1 large trees, a bush, 2 birds, two hearts, a small and large basket of flowers. No border.
Inscription
(After alphabet #1): D I W V / (After the last alphabet): Eveline Uphams Sampler Wrought in / the 13th year of her age. Brookfield Aug, 1818 / Washington born Feb 22d 1732 and died Dec / 14th 1799 aged 68. (Note: The last two lines are in tribute to George Washington //
Length Without Frame
14"
Length With Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
17 1/2"
Original Frame
No
Owner
NSCDA Burgwin-Wright Museum House, Wilmington, NC
Owner Private
NSCDA-Burgwin-Wright Museum House