Makers / Maker's Age: Pierce, Mary (age 14)
Date Made: 1770
Origin: VA (?) US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Satin, Eyelet, Chain, Stem, Flat.
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 17 1/2" h
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 1 alphabet: 26 letters. Numbers 1-4. Adam & Eve beneath the Tree of Knowledge with the asp twined around the trunk. Two birds next to a basket of flowers on each side. Tree on L & R at bottom. Wide cross bands between each section divide sampler into 4 panels. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all 4 sides.
History of Owner: #1961.2 Gift of Catherine Harrison
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No