(At the end of line 2): 1 7 9 8 / (After second alphabet): EUNICE + BIRCHARD / * SAMPLER / Aged * 13 / E / September 26 / 17 98 (Starting on Left side): WHEN * T / HI S * Y O U / S E E * T H I K * O F * ME * R T //

Maker

Birchard, Eunice (age 13)

Date made

1798

Origin

US

Stitches

Cross, Eyelet

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: both with 26 letters. Simple stitched lines. One motif at center bottom. No visible border.

Inscription

(At the end of line 2): 1 7 9 8 / (After second alphabet): EUNICE + BIRCHARD / * SAMPLER / Aged * 13 / E / September 26 / 17 98 (Starting on Left side): WHEN * T / HI S * Y O U / S E E * T H I K * O F * ME * R T //

Length Without Frame

8 3/4"

Length With Frame

10"

Width Without Frame

8 5/8"

Wdith With Frame

10 1/4"

Owner

Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA

Owner Private

Allentown Art Museum