- Maker
- Jamson, Jane
- Date made
- Aberdeen, Scotland
- Origin
- 1824
- Stitches
- Cross, Half-cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Wool
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- While technically not a sampler we thought this was an interesting example of how knowledge of alphabets was put to use. What better way to keep track of household items going out to the laundry or being stored away? (Note): a straight pin was used to mark the quantity).
- Inscription
- (Side 1): P Hand fs, P Stockgs, N Caps, Gloves, Shifts, Petticoats, Gowns, N. Gowns, Frills, Spencers, Caps, Frocks, Tippits, N. HAndfs, Aprons, C. Bag /. Side 2): Pr Sheets, prs P Slips, Towels, NApkins, T Cloths, B Covers, P Blankets, Counterpanes, Shirts, N. Shirts, N Cloths, Vests, Drawers, Collars and S Handfs / Jane Jamson Aberdeen //
- Length Without Frame
- 7 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 6 1/4"
- Historical Owner
- #1925-228 Museum purchase
- Owner
- Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
- Owner Private
- Colonial Williamsburg