- Maker
- Burlingame, Elizabeth age 10)
- Date made
- 1773
- Origin
- East Greenwich, RI US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Outline, Split, Chain.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: no J's or U's. Large flowers (iris?) at the bottom with row of 4 clovers. All done in an inner rectangle with a reversing arcaded inner border of tulips and carnations and a simple cross stitch outer border.
- Inscription
- Elizabeth Burllinggame Her Sampler / Made In The Tenth Yar Of Her Age / At bottom: Beauty and Prid We Often Find Betray / The Weaknes Of The Mind He Handsom / Is And Merits Praise That Handsom Does The Proverb Says //
- Length Without Frame
- 11 3/8"
- Length With Frame
- 14 1/16"
- Width Without Frame
- 9"
- Wdith With Frame
- 10 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- #1925.13 Gift of Mrs. Susan Clarke Marvin
- Owner
- Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
- Owner Private
- Historic New England
