Miller, Elesabeth

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Maker
Miller, Elesabeth
Date made
1828
Origin
PA
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets. Simple stitched lines. The lower half of the sampler is filled with various Quaker style motifs including eight pointed stars, various flowers and potted plants. On the R a two story house with one tall tree on the side. Hanging strawberry motifs across the bottom and part way up each side.
Inscription
MEIRY MILLER BARBARA MILLER ELESABETH MILLER HER SAMPLER (On the basket at center bottom): ElesABetH / MilleR / 1 8 2 8 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Historical Owner
#3280 Bequest of Serena Mayer North Hutchinson Estate
Owner
Phillips Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Owner Private
Phillips Museum of Art, Franklin & Marshall College