Fulgham, Sellah (age 12) (born ca. 1749)

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Maker
Fulgham, Sellah (age 12) (born ca. 1749)
Date made
1761
Origin
Isle of Wight Co., VA US
Stitches
Satin, Cross, Double cross, Herringbone, Reversible cross, Eyelet, Irish, Marking Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: each missing the J and U. Numbers 1-3, 4-6, 1-10. Various wide and narrow cross bands. One row of motifs with crowns and eight pointed stars. At the bottom a stag on a small hillock and other small motifs. Reversing arcaded border all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Sellah Fulgham is My Name Virginia is / My Nation the Isle White My Dwelling Place / And Christ My Salvation May the 20th / 1761 Worked this Samplar * //
Length Without Frame
17 1/8"
Width Without Frame
8 7/8"
Historical Owner
#1988-460 Gift from the estate of Mrs. Mary Wrenn Cofer Ballard in honor of her daughters, Mary Wrenn Ballard Oliver and Anne Lewis Ballard Weaver
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg