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Maker
Unknown
Date made
late 19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
Sampler is divided into 4 sections: 1. Tea kettle 2. Tea pot 3. Letter B 4. Letter T Double cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
(Top L): (1): EXCEPT / THE (picture of kettle) / On R: BOILING B (On bottom L): FILLING THE (picture of teapot) (On bottom R): SPOILS / THE T //
Length Without Frame
10 3/4"
Width Without Frame
8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Tx.20
Owner
Gore Place Society, Waltham, MA
Owner Private
Gore Place Society