Austin, Mary Esther 1815-1901 (age 15)

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Maker
Austin, Mary Esther 1815-1901 (age 15)
Date made
ca. 1830
Origin
Canterbury, NH US
Stitches
Hem, Cross, Straight, Algerian Eye.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each with 26 letters, 2 ampersands. One crown motif. Simple stitched lines. No border. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
M A R Y E S T H E R A U S T I N //
Length Without Frame
15 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1964.025.05 Donated by Mrs. Holst & Mrs. Willis.
Owner
New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH
Owner Private
New Hampshire Historical Society