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DATED 1803 |
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This is a classic example of an American sampler
that has been strongly influenced by needlework design taught at Quaker
schools. Likely it was not worked at one of the Quaker schools that
flourished from New York to Virginia for more than two hundred years: the
linen is coarser than what was supplied by the schools, and the workmanship
is somewhat crude. The Roman style alphabets and partial floral/geometric
medallions, however, definitely suggest Quaker influence. Stitches used are
cross, long-arm cross, eyelet, and queen. Click on photos to enlarge |
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Linen: 25 count Rated: Beginning Finished size: 19" x 7-1/4" Kit with cotton floss- $40.00 Kit with silk floss- $65.00 Graph only- $8.00 |
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