Name/Title
Sarah Ann Chamberlain SamplerDescription
Sampler sewn by Sarah Ann Chamberlain. Geometric border surrounding horizontal lines of letters and numbers. Hemstitched border. Has piled threads as well as floss, uses single strands and a variety of stitches. Blue, pink, and green silk threads on homespun linen.Made/Created
Artist
Sarah Ann ChamberlainDate made
1816Time Period
early 19th centuryPlace
City
BristolState/Province
MaineCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
EmbroideredLocation
Bottom of samplerTranscription
"Sarah Ann Chamberlain Aged 8"Notes
Also embroidered with letters and numbersCondition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
FadingNotes
Some fading of floss