Johnson, Olive (age 11)

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Maker
Johnson, Olive (age 11)
Date made
1812
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block 26 letters, other 2 missing the J. Numbers 1-6 and 7-12. Small tree at the bottom. A small additional sampler is stitched to the lower L side of the larger sampler. Letters ADCG MPMNAY and 2 small pine like trees. Border around larger sampler and another around smaller sampler.
Inscription
Olive Johnson Aged 11 1812 //
Length Without Frame
7 3/8" & 2 5/8"
Width Without Frame
6 3/4" & 3 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1977.561 & 1977.562 Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth C. Wheeler
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England