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Maker
Unknown
Date made
Unknown
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase 26 letters. Numbers 9-13 (at top) 1-8 (near bottom). Various cross bands. A square basket of flowers with two large leaves at the bottom with two black sheep, two white sheep, strawberries and various flower motifs. Stitched edge.
Inscription
My busy thoughts doth shew / Are not made in vain / O that I may to well improve / As eternal life to gain. / / .................er Her Sampler Aged / 14.
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1949.63 Gift of Miss Lillian E. Bassett
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England