- 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