Evans, Anne Young

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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