- Maker
- Turner, Lora (age 9)
- Date made
- 1830
- Origin
- New England, US
- Stitches
- Cross, Long armed cross, Feather, Rice, Eye.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J, two with an ampersand. Number 1-10. Various narrow cross bands. Diamond, heart, geometric flowers and strawberries. At the bottom R a two story house (tavern) with an attached el. A tall sign is to the L. A flowering tree on the R, two geometric trees on the L, each with a large bird perched at the top and a geometric plant far L.
- Inscription
- Lora Turner's sampler aged 9 years / Born Oct 4th 1821 //
- Length Without Frame
- 10"
- Length With Frame
- 12 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 15 3/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #79.80.45 Gift of Mrs. William R. Hacker
- Owner
- Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
- Owner Private
- Allentown Art Museum
