- 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
