- Maker
- Evans, Anne Young
- Date made
- 1858
- Origin
- England (?)
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase double letters, lowercase ends with W. Number 1-12. Various stitched lines and cross bands. Alternating cross stitch border all four sides.
- Inscription
- This sampler cost my papa / five shilling and more. / Anne Young Evans 1858 (note: a shilling was worth 12 pence, or pennies. So Anne's papa had to pay more than 60 pennies which was obviously impressed on young Anne).
- Length Without Frame
- 12 1/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 9 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- (pg. 35) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
- Owner
- Marian Soss
- Owner Private
- Marian Soss