Collins, Caroline E.

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Maker
Collins, Caroline E.
Date made
1820
Origin
Litchfield, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Flat.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase and lowercase 26 letters, plus ampersands. Some double letters. Numbers 1-12. Cross bands at the bottom. Cross stitch border all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Caroline E. Collins //
Length Without Frame
8 1/4"
Width Without Frame
13 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1914-13-5
Owner
Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
Owner Private
Litchfield Historical Society