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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1810
Origin
Dresden, Germany
Stitches
Satin, Knots, Outline, Chain, Straight.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
8 alphabets in various styles, all missing J. Numbers 1-6 on L and 7-12 on R. In the center a tree with a memorial plaque hanging from its only branch. A small tomb is below. Small floral designs with a name or initials beneath each. Most likely a school sampler dedicated to a fallen classmate. (For similar samplers see #995, 4030)
Inscription
(some): Augusta Henrietta Emilie Wilhelmine ............
Length Without Frame
13 1/8"
Width Without Frame
22 1/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1937.341 Purchased from the Elie Nadelman collection.
Owner
New York Historical Society, New York, NY