Makers / Maker's Age: Goss, Mary (age 15)
Date Made: 1822
Origin: Lancaster, MA US
School / Teacher: Unknown school
Stitches: Cross, Satin, Queen, Crossolet, Outline, Straight.
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 16 1'2" h
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: Family register / Acrostic sampler: Verses, names on urns, trees, leaf border. Reading down the first letter of each line in verse spells the maker's name: Mary Goss. Most likely done at a school but it is not named.
History of Owner: Purchased from dealer.
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No