Choate, Miriam F. (age 9)

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Maker
Choate, Miriam F. (age 9)
Date made
1845
Origin
NH (?) US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Numbers 1-10. Simple stitched lines. Cross stitch border all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Miriam F. Choate. 9 years. 1845. / Childhoods hours will pass away / Childhoods joys shall never stay / Good ar (sampler is unfinished)
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Length With Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
10 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
14"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector