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Hall, Sarah S. (age 12)

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Maker
Hall, Sarah S. (age 12)
Date made
1840
Origin
Albany, NY US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each 26 letters. Uppercase: q not Q. One ampersand. Numbers 1-15. Small cross bands. Heart and diamond motifs. Bottom third of sampler is unfinished. Small saw tooth border all four side.
Inscription
Sarah S. Hall. Aged Twelve Years. Albany. 1840
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1961.11.1 Gift of Mrs. Joan Cooper
Owner
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, NY
Owner Private
Albany Institute of History & Art