Alphabet Sampler

Textile

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Alphabet Sampler

Description

Anonymous simple cross stitch marking alphabet sampler. Ecru silk thread on very dark brown linen fabric. Letters arranged in rows.

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

Jan 1, 1835

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Color of thread and stitching resembles Portsmouth, NH work

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom line of sampler

Transcription

"January 1835"

Notes

Sampler is also embroidered with the alphabet

Dimensions

Width

14 cm

Depth

15 cm

Material

Silk, Linen

Color

Brown, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Condition Detail

Fading

Notes

Embroidery is very faded and hard to read