Name/Title
Almira Hilton, sampler, 1825Entry/Object ID
2009.60oDescription
Sampler on linen ground with likely linen thread. Techniques used include cross stitch as well as drawnwork around the edge. Simple composition for this date, with rows of alphabets and numerals. Signed "Almira Hilton/ Aged 14 Years/ Portsmouth June 14 1825."
An interesting feature is the inclusion of a half crown just above and to the left of her name.Textile Type
SamplerCollection
Sawtelle Sampler CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2009.60Source or Donor
Sawtelle, JeanCredit Line
Gift of the Sawtelle FamilyMade/Created
Date made
1825Notes
Early Date: 1825
A search of genealogical information available on the numerous branches of the Hilton family on the seacoast have noy yet produced and Almira.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
StitchingTranscription
ABCDEFGHIKLMNOPQRS
TUVWXYZ x 12345678910
ABCDEFGHIKL
MNOPQRSTU
VWZYZ | 11 12 13 14 15
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Almira Hilton
Aged 14 Years
Portsmouth June 14 1845Dimensions
Dimension Description
in frameWidth
10-1/2 inLength
11-1/2 in
