- Maker
- Hoopes, Jane (age 12)
- Date made
- 1765
- Origin
- Goshen, Chester Cnty, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: all missing J's and U's. Numbers 1-16 on one line and 17-27 on another. Various cross bands and various stitched lines. Carnation band across top with various motifs of flowers, crosses, heart, across bottom. No border.
- Inscription
- (Initials of 6 of her 9 siblings ): I(J)ohn H(oopes) H(enry) H(oopes) E(lizabeth) H(oopes) I(James) H(oopes) C(hristian) H(oopes) M(ary) H(oopes) (Then initials of possibly friends or schoolmates): ET. ET. JJ. ER. RR. ER. / / (J)ane Hoopes the Daughter of / I (J)ohn Hoopes and Christian(a) his wife / made her sampler in the 12th yea / r of her age 176(5).....Hollis / School Mrs. in Goshen Finished / October 23 th 1765
- Length Without Frame
- 15 3/4"
- Length With Frame
- 18"
- Width Without Frame
- 10 3/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 13"
- Original Frame
- No
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Barbara K. Randau
- Owner Private
- Barbara K. Randau
- Name of School
- Mrs. Hollis' School, Goshen, Chester Cnty. PA
