Mills, Pamela Elvira (age 9)

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Maker
Mills, Pamela Elvira (age 9)
Date made
1829
Origin
OH US
Stitches
Cross, Four sided over 2 and 4, Eyelet, Smyrna cross, Twisted.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: first has double M and N, second is missing V, third ends with D and last ends at x. Numbers 1-9 at bottom of sampler. Simple stitched lines. Intricate stitched border with twisted threads.
Inscription
Pamela Elvira Mills Aged 9 Yrs / Let virtue be my greatest care / And study my delight / So shall my day be always fair / And Peaceable my night.
Length Without Frame
9 1/2"
Width Without Frame
9"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#162A (Catalog available at www.dupinternational.org)
Owner
Pioneer Memorial Museum, Salt Lake City, UT
Owner Private
Pioneer Memorial Museum