Jones, Ann

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Maker
Jones, Ann
Date made
1836
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, human hair.
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: 1 uppercase, 1 lower case. 26 letters. Numbers 1-20. Bottom portion contains array of motifs: flowers, animals, wreaths, birds, stars, hearts and a multi colored kas (wardrobe) complete with bun feet. No border.
Inscription
When This You See Remember Me And / Bear Me In Your Mind Let All The World / Say What They Will And Speak of Me / As You Find * Remember Lots Wife / / Ann Jones Marked This sampler in The / Year Of Our Lord * 1836 / (Name is embroidered in black hair, presumably the stitchers own)
Length Without Frame
5"
Length With Frame
12 3/4"
Width Without Frame
5"
Wdith With Frame
12 3/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli