Name/Title

Alphabet Sampler

Description

Anonymous sampler with geometric border surrounding rows of letters. Also embroidered with strawberry and heart designs. Cross stitch, Algerian eye stitch, and satin stitch. Brown, white, and green silk thread on homespun.

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1835

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embroidered

Location

Bottom of sampler

Transcription

"Worked in 1835"

Notes

Embroidered with alphabet as well

Dimensions

Width

20 cm

Length

30 cm

Material

Silk, Cloth (wool and linen)

Color

Tan, White, Green, Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Condition Detail

Fading

Notes

Some insect damage and fading