M I R I A M / E A S T M A N ' S / S A M P L E R MA / D E B Y H E R IN THE / 19 Y E A R O F H E R A G E Y E A R 1796

Maker

Eastman, Miriam (age 19)

Date made

1796

Origin

Grafton Cty, NH US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: one with single, double and triple letters. Numbers 1-9. One flame stitch cross band and other various stitched lines.

Inscription

M I R I A M / E A S T M A N ' S / S A M P L E R MA / D E B Y H E R IN THE / 19 Y E A R O F H E R A G E Y E A R 1796

Historical Owner

#1944.969

Owner

Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, WI

Owner Private

Wisconsin Historical Society