Folsom, Mole

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Maker
Folsom, Mole
Date made
ca. 1680
Origin
Exeter, NH US or England
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Flat.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: no J, some double letters. Various small cross bands. Strawberry motif. Saw tooth border. Sampler is unfinished and lower part is missing.
Inscription
MOLE FOLSOM IS MY / NAME AND INGLISH / IS MY NATION WXETR / IS MY DWELLING PLACE / & CHRI / /
Length Without Frame
8 1/2"
Length With Frame
10 3/4"
Width Without Frame
7"
Wdith With Frame
8 3/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#89.340.1 Gift of J.W. Proctor, Sr.
Owner
Rochester Historical Society, Rochester, NY
Owner Private
Rochester Historical Society