Sarah Ann Chamberlain Sampler

Name/Title

Sarah Ann Chamberlain Sampler

Description

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 Chamberlain

Date made

1816

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

City

Bristol

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embroidered

Location

Bottom of sampler

Transcription

"Sarah Ann Chamberlain Aged 8"

Notes

Also embroidered with letters and numbers

Dimensions

Width

25 cm

Length

41 cm

Color

Blue, Green, Pink

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Fading

Notes

Some fading of floss