Mowers, Elizabeth (age 11)

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Maker
Mowers, Elizabeth (age 11)
Date made
ca.
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all missing the J. Numbers 1-15. Various stitched lines and narrow cross bands. At the bottom a centered basket with a small pine tree on both sides. Diamond border all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
ELIZABETH MOWERS WORK / DONE IN THE 11TH YEAR OF / HER AGE THIS ? APRIL ???? //
Historical Owner
LM 1998.016
Owner
Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, VA
Owner Private
Loudoun Museum