Staniford, Sarah S. & Lucy Kinsman

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Maker
Staniford, Sarah S. & Lucy Kinsman
Date made
1758 & 1844
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Two samplers framed together. On L: done in 1758 has two alphabets: no J's or U's. Simple stitched lines. On R: 3 alphabets: lowercase and uppercase script missing J. Numbers 1-(1)0. Simple stitched lines. Saw tooth border with upright strawberries across the bottom.
Inscription
(On L sampler in center): L U C Y K I N / S M A N 1768 (On R sampler in lower third): Sarah S. Staniford / wrought this sampler / aged 12 years 1844 / /
Historical Owner
#1950.000.0579
Owner
Ipswich Historical Society, Ipswich, MA
Owner Private
Ipswich Historical Society