Hanscom, Hannah (age 13)

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Maker
Hanscom, Hannah (age 13)
Date made
1801
Origin
ME US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block #1 complete, second has some double letters. Last one ends with S. A lot of practice W's. Numbers 1-5 and 6-20. Various stitched lines. One diamond cross band with several filled in completely. Across the bottom a large pot of daisies with a basket of geometric flowers on both sides.
Inscription
(In the center): Hanna * Hancom / / (Near the bottom): Hannah * Hanscom Work this / Sampler in the thirteenth year of / Her age 1801
Length Without Frame
14 1/2"
Length With Frame
22 1/2"
Width Without Frame
11 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
19 1/2"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Peggy & Nelson McLean
Owner Private
Peggy & Nelson McLean