Murphy, Hannah M. (age 12)

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Maker
Murphy, Hannah M. (age 12)
Date made
1818
Origin
Londonderry, NH US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: one ends with M, others have 26 letters, one with ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Various stitched lines. Geometric inner border, hemstitched outer border on all four sides.
Inscription
Londonderry 1818 / / Hannah M. Murphy's Sampler / / H. M. born Jan. 3d AD. 1 806 //
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased by Society at auction in Downington, PA in 2007
Owner
Londonderry Historical Society, Londonderry, NH
Owner Private
Londonderry Historical Society