Stanley, Almira (age 13)

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Maker
Stanley, Almira (age 13)
Date made
1831
Origin
CT (?) US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: upper and lowercase both with 26 letters. Numbers 1-10. Various narrow cross bands. The lower half has a two story house with two chimneys in the center. Saw tooth border all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Almira Stanley marked this sampler / In 1831 aged 13. / (Note) the verse uses the long style S). (On the L): The rose is / sweet but it / surrounded / with thorns / (At the bottom): The lily of the valley is fragrant but it / springeth up among the brambles (From Hymn XII) //
Length Without Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
14 3/4"
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Cheryl E. Cullimore
Owner Private
Cheryl E. Cullimore