Framed sampler - numbers and alphabet. Plain cream color linen worked in brown and gray yarn. Pineapple motif green and yellow border through center of sampler. Plain black frame mounted on paper. Signed at bottom "Elizabeth Wilkenson my Sampler 1813 Worked in the 7th year of my age"
Cream color linen worked in brown and gray yarn.
Made/Created
Artist
Elizabeth Wilkenson
Date made
1813
Time Period
early 19th century
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Paper Tag
Transcription
Renaissance Gallery
685 Maine Avenue
Farmingdale, Maine 04344
June 2008
Type
Embroidered
Location
Bottom
Transcription
"Elizabeth Wilkenson my Sampler 1813 Worked in the 7th year of my age"
Dimensions
Width
29.4 cm
Length
38.2 cm
Material
Wood, Linen
Color
Cream, Black, Green, Yellow, Gray
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Fading
Notes
Damage in top line of lettering.
Fading, some loss of textile at upper right corner and wear and mending at lower bottom.
