Swayer, Margaret (age 14) (born 4/29/1817)

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Maker
Swayer, Margaret (age 14) (born 4/29/1817)
Date made
1831
Origin
North Union Shaker Village, OH US
Stitches
Cross over 1, 2 and 3, Four-sided
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: each with all 26 letters. Numbers 1-10 done twice. Simple stitched lines. A few small motifs. Narrow border all four sides.
Inscription
* Margaret Swayer Come Here Mary 13th 18 31 / Margaret Swayer was born / April 29th 1817 Her Sampler // (Note: this is a rare Shaker Sampler done at the North Union Shaker Village in Ohio)
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Length With Frame
15"
Width Without Frame
10 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
12 3/4"
Historical Owner
#2016-161 Museum purchase
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg