Amy Fiske. The above is What i haVe tak / en from my samPler that i Wrought When i was / nine years old It was Wt on fine cloth it tatt / ered to Pieces My age at this time is 66 years / Oct 1852 //

Maker

Fiske, Amy (age 66)

Date made

1852

Origin

Sturbridge, MA US

Stitches

Cross.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: some double letters, two with ampersand. Numbers 1 to 11 (10 missing the 1). Crown & two other small motifs. Staggered border.

Inscription

Amy Fiske. The above is What i haVe tak / en from my samPler that i Wrought When i was / nine years old It was Wt on fine cloth it tatt / ered to Pieces My age at this time is 66 years / Oct 1852 //

Length Without Frame

12 1/4"

Width Without Frame

17 3/8"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#64.1.121 Purchased

Owner

Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA

Owner Private

Old Sturbridge Village