K, S

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Maker
K, S
Date made
1808
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block both missing the J and the Y. The center of this sampler is very faded, with much stitch loss though on the R side a walking figure of a piper is still visible. The lower third has various motifs of a peahen and peacock, flowers in baskets, a crown, a bird, single flowers. Staggered cross stitch border across the bottom.
Inscription
(In the lower R corner): S K //
Length Without Frame
15.75"
Width Without Frame
15.12"
Historical Owner
#17390
Owner
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
Owner Private
Mercer Museum