Cross Stitch Sampler

Name/Title

Cross Stitch Sampler

Description

Sampler made on even weave tan cotton with as 1/8" rolled hem all around; colored threads used to make letters and numbers in cross stitch and embroidery stitch; has 12 rown of letters and numbers divided by rows of decorated cross stitch; at bottom under maker's name are 2 rows of birds. Had a tag stapled to it and tag read "A113#266". Last line is stitched "Elizabeth Carter".

Artwork Details

Medium

Cotton

Collection

Found In Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1986.001

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Elizabeth Carter

Time Period

19th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 14, 2001

Create Date

November 14, 2001

Update Date

December 18, 2024