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Maker
Unknown
Date made
Unknown
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase block with double letters, lowercase missing J, both long and short style S. Uppercase script missing both J and U. Last one also missing J, ends with U. Two cross bands and simple stitched lines. Hem stitched all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Youth is the season for improvement //
Length Without Frame
13 1/2"
Width Without Frame
11 1/8"
Historical Owner
#1923.232 Gift of Miss Eleanor L. May
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England