Fowler, Clarissa (age 10) (1802-1873)

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Maker
Fowler, Clarissa (age 10) (1802-1873)
Date made
1811
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: upper and lower case, both with 26 letters. One ampersand. Numbers 1-7. Various cross bands and stitched lines. Four bird motifs across the bottom. Small flower border all four sides with an outer cross stitch border.
Inscription
Clarissa Fowler's / Sampler Wroug / ht in the 10th year / of her age 1811 //
Length Without Frame
10"
Width Without Frame
7"
Historical Owner
#1934.3068 From the Fowler House
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England