Riddick, Susan (age 15)

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Maker
Riddick, Susan (age 15)
Date made
1806
Origin
Suffolk, VA US
Stitches
Cross, Double cross, Eyelet, Hem, Irish variation, Marking cross, Queen.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
7 alphabets: some with J. Various large and small cross bands and stitched lines. A centered house at bottom with sets of initials. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Susan Riddick Daughter of Robert M. Riddick and Elizabeth his / (w)ife was born (O)ctober the 6 1791. Suffolk, January the 31, 1806 SP MSP / Suffolk
Length With Frame
25"
Wdith With Frame
16 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1978-91
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg