Sampler by Elizabeth Winsor

Aldrich Sampler: Origsize: H 5" x W 10"; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI
Aldrich Sampler

Origsize: H 5" x W 10"; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI

Name/Title

Sampler by Elizabeth Winsor

Entry/Object ID

1996.C.622

Description

Sampler stitched by Elisabeth Winsor when she was 14. Date on sampler completion is March 9, 1809. Tan colored linen, probably lighter. Stitching is in brown thread. There is evidence of patching to the sampler at the top right. Alphabet in capital letters, 5/8". First row is from A to S, second row is T-Z. The Z is backwards. Third row is A-N in a script font with I missing, O-Y with U missing on the second row. Z is missing, but may be from rot. All capitals, 1/2". Single line of crosses over two threads. Lower case letters A-W, missing J, 5/8" tall. Two threads below is a single line of crosses over two threads. Wrought by Elisabeth Winsor / March. 9 1809 in her 14 year

Collection

Aldrich Family Collection

Dimensions

Height

4-7/8 in

Width

10 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Winsor, Elisabeth

Related Entries

Notes

1996.F.154