- Maker
- Searing , Laura L. (age 12)
- Date made
- 1864
- Origin
- OH (?) US
- Stitches
- Cross, Needlepoint, Pettipoint.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Lower half of sampler has motifs of birds, a basket of flowers, a small heart, a bible, a wreath and other images. Lower left is empty - perhaps unfinished? No border.
- Inscription
- Laura. L. Searing / SamPler. done. In. / the. 12th. Year. of. / her. age. 1864. / L S / My / Bible //
- Length Without Frame
- 19 1/2"
- Length With Frame
- 21'
- Width Without Frame
- 7 1/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 9"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- Inherited.
- Owner
- Nancy Bode
- Owner Private
- Nancy Bode
