Estey, Elizabeth

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Maker
Estey, Elizabeth
Date made
1804
Origin
New Brunswick, Canada
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 upper case alphabets: 26 letters, U and V tranposed in both. Numbers 1-15 . Each row separated by simple geometric bands. Across bottom are a large W, a bird, a peacock, a church and a large basket with fronds extending out. Line of family initials. Hem stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
DD CM MN NO OST W / W / E LIZABETH ESTEY / SAMPLER MARKED / MARCH 3 1804 BORN JUNE / THE 20TH 1789 //
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Length With Frame
18 5/8"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
12 7/8"
Historical Owner
#1959.01.001
Owner
NSCDA-NJ Peachfield, Westampton, NJ
Owner Private
NSCDA-NJ Peachfield