Hall, Elizabeth

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Maker
Hall, Elizabeth
Date made
1808
Origin
Chester Cnty, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
6 alphabets: one lowercase has both the long and the short style S, uppercase script missing the J. At the end of the alphabets a comma, a semi colon, a colon, a question mark and an exclamation mark. One narrow cross band at the top with several partial bands throughout the sampler.
Inscription
Elizabeth Hall Weston School 1808
Length Without Frame
12 3/4"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"10 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1927-55-57 Bequest of Emily Bacon Morrison 1927
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Name of School
Westtown School, Chester County, PA