Millerd, Mary E. (age 9)

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Maker
Millerd, Mary E. (age 9)
Date made
1826
Origin
RI US
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Numbers 1-10 and 1-9. Vowels: aeiouy (done twice). Various narrow and wide cross bands. Two podiums with a geometric shaped urn on top. Unusual heart border all four sides.
Inscription
Since we and all .............Treasure......(text is ilegible). / Mary E. Millerds Sampler made in her 9th Year Sept 1826 / Count that day lost whose low descending sun / Views from thy hand no . worthy action done
Length Without Frame
16 1/4"
Width Without Frame
11 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1925.12 Gift of Mrs Susan Clark Marvin
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England