Sampler

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

Sampler

Entry/Object ID

2001.58.1

Description

Marking sampler worked by Sarah Cutts Thornton in cross stitch over two threads. It is worked on unbleached linen in brown, beige, green, and blue. Four alphabets are enclosed by a lozenge border. Sarah included her name below the bottom of the border.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Thornton, Sarah Cutts

Role

Needleworker

Date made

circa 1810

Dimensions

Width

12-1/2 in

Length

8-1/2 in

Material

silk thread on linen