(On the L): M A R G A / R E T / R A M S / W O R K / A G E D / E I G H T / Y E A R S (On R): A L B A N Y / O N E T H O / U S A N D / S E V E N / H R N / D R D / E I G H T Y / N I N E //

Maker

Ramsey, Margaret (age 8)

Date made

1789

Origin

Albany, NY US

Stitches

Cross, Tent, Stem, Chain, Split, Satin, Buttonhole, Lace stitch.

In Bolton & Co.

Yes Page 70 Illus. page 99

Foundation Cloth

Linen (?)

Embroidery Thread

Silk (?)

Predominent Motif

Adam and Eve, the serpent and the Tree of Knowledge. Above, a fence with flowers and above that a cottage. (Note): Sampler is listed on page 70 of American Samplers by Bolton & Coe, and is illustrated on page 99.

Inscription

(On the L): M A R G A / R E T / R A M S / W O R K / A G E D / E I G H T / Y E A R S (On R): A L B A N Y / O N E T H O / U S A N D / S E V E N / H R N / D R D / E I G H T Y / N I N E //

Length Without Frame

8"

Width Without Frame

10"

Bolton & Co. Page

70 illustrated on page 99.

Owner

The Embroiderers' Guild of America

Owner Private

The Embroiderers' Guild of America