Aman, Margret (age 14)

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Maker
Aman, Margret (age 14)
Date made
1828
Origin
England (?)
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
2 upper case alphabets: 26 letters. Numbers 1-15. Random additional letters. Various stitched lines, a including a reversing arcaded carnation cross band and a single line of strawberry motifs. Lower half of sampler has birds, baskets of flowers, dogs and rabbits on both sides, and a large two handled urn with strawberries and flowers in the center. No border.
Inscription
EA CH CA AA MA / / WA AA MY WH CL / (At the bottom): Margret Aman * Aged 14 * 1828 * 18?? //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
18 3/8"
Width Without Frame
12"
Wdith With Frame
13"
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Helen Fritz