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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1729
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both uppercase block #1 missing J and U, #2 missing J, ends with S. Two peacocks and other small birds, small trees and flowers in pots. Various beautiful narrow and wide cross bands in geometric forms. Sampler appears unfinished at the very bottom. No border.
Inscription
(At the bottom with one number between each part of a cross band): 1 7 2 9
Length Without Frame
16 1/4"
Width Without Frame
8 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1935.932 Gift of Miss Mary Wheeler
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England