Skillman, Anna Amelia (age 8)

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Maker
Skillman, Anna Amelia (age 8)
Date made
1850
Origin
Trenton, NJ US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines with one partial flowered cross band. Basket of fruit at center bottom with grape and tree motifs on both sides. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
This sampler wa / s marked by An / na Amelia Skillm / an when she was / 8 years old and / went to Mrs Nor's / School Trenton Fe 22 1850
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Historical Owner
#CH1994.8
Owner
New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ
Owner Private
New Jersey State Museum
Name of School
Mrs. Nor's School, Trenton, NJ