Sampler

Object Number: 
1952.3
Date: 
1750-1810
Medium: 
Linen, silk
Dimensions: 
Overall: 13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. ( 34.9 x 24.1 cm )
Marks: 
embroidered: bottom edge, in green: "Elizabeth Burrill/samPler workd/in her 10 Year 10"
Description: 
Vertical rectangular linen sampler stitched with green silk; alphabets in horizontal rows separated by lines of stitching; surrounded by cross-stitched border; stitches include cross, satin, outline, buttonhole, chain, queen, and running.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Edna Morse
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group