Eggleston, Harriet Henrietta

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Maker
Eggleston, Harriet Henrietta
Date made
1838
Origin
RI US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: all with 26 letters, one ampersand. Numbers 1-12. Simple stitched lines. Two rows of floral motifs at the bottom. Arcaded border across top and down both sides.
Inscription
Harriet Henrietta Eggleston was born / March 30th 1828 This Sampler was mar / ked by her in the year 1838 / This I have done that you may see / what care my teacher took of me //
Length Without Frame
15 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1840.1.25
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society