Willes, Rocksalana

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Maker
Willes, Rocksalana
Date made
1783
Origin
Essex Cty, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 87 (illus. pg. 92)
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block with several double letters, no J or U. Lower case complete with ampersand. Also some single letters. Numbers 1-(1)0. Several diamond motifs. Sampler is in the shape of the Liberty Bell.
Inscription
(Near top): Rocksalana / W I L L E S / / (At bottom ): T O L L A D N (Tolland MA)? 1 7 8 3
Length Without Frame
8"
Width Without Frame
6"
Original Frame
Unframed
Bolton & Co. Page
87 illustrated pg. 92
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury