- Maker
- Sawtell, Milley (age 9)
- Date made
- 1827
- Origin
- Gorham, NY US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase block: q not Q, Z is backwards, uppercase script ends with R. Numbers 1-11. Simple stitched lines. Various baskets and urns of flowers, two small animals (dogs?), hearts. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Milley Sawtell's sampler made in the 9 year of her age / Dear Parents for the tender care Your kindness has besto / wed on me I return you thanks with heart sincere My God / grant you prosperity. Gorham, Sept. 1827 *Reproduction needlework chart available at: www.ochs.org
- Length Without Frame
- 15 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1998.048.0002 Gift to Society
- Owner
- Ontario County Historical Society, Canandaigua, NY
- Owner Private
- Ontario County Historical Society
