Sally Whidden, Sampler, 1822

Textile

Portsmouth Historical Society

photo by Ralph Morang

Name/Title

Sally Whidden, Sampler, 1822

Entry/Object ID

2024.005.001

Description

Sampler made by Sarah "Sally" Whidden (b. ca. 1810). Linen ground and likely linen thread. Colors are very faded and some rows have many missing stitches. Stitching techniques include cross stitch, eyelet embroidery, and satin or basketweave stitch. Motifs are small trees, geometric patterns and designs, and large fruit basket.

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.005

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Museum purchase with funds provided by Merrilee Possner.

Made/Created

Artist

Whidden, Sally

Date made

1822

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stitching

Transcription

ABCDEFGHIJKLM / NOPQRSTUVWXY Z & [appears to have been 1234567891011] ABCDEFGHI / LKMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ ABC / DEFGHIJ ABCDEFG abcdefghijklmnopq rſtuvwxyz 12345 Wrought by Sally Whidden Portsmouth Aged 12 1822

Material/Technique

Cross stitch, Embroidery

Dimensions

Dimension Description

framed

Height

21 in

Width

11-1/2 in

Material

Linen