Smith, Ama (age 14)

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Maker
Smith, Ama (age 14)
Date made
1804
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing U, lowercase missing J and has long style S. At the bottom a large vase with flowers on a table, a single flower on a small knoll on both sides. Zig zag border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Ama Smiths Sampler Made in the / 14th . Year of her age . AD 1804 . //
Owner
Louise Forsyth
Owner Private
Louise Forsyth