(At the bottom): Carolyn Falconer / Aged 8 (Note: The second line of the inscription may not be original to the piece. The quality of stitch work and the thread used in this line differs from the majority of the sampler). //

Maker

Falconar, Carolyn (age 8)

Date made

mid 1800's ?

Origin

US

Stitches

Cross, Eyelet, Faggot,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

4 alphabets: all are uppercase block or script with each worked in a different stitch. Various wide and narrow cross bands between each row. One row of pulled thread pattern. Enclosed cross stitch border all four sides.

Inscription

(At the bottom): Carolyn Falconer / Aged 8 (Note: The second line of the inscription may not be original to the piece. The quality of stitch work and the thread used in this line differs from the majority of the sampler). //

Length Without Frame

16 3/4"

Width Without Frame

15 1/2"

Historical Owner

#1958.2.1 Gift from Mrs. J. Hall Pleasants.

Owner

Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD

Owner Private

Maryland Historical Society