Title
Sampler
Creator
Date
1817
Description
One alphabet sequence, one number sequence, federal-style stitches: cross, one eylet stitch. Made in Newport, RI Verse reads, "Elizabeth Gates was born February the 16 1809 and made this in the ninth year of her age 1817. Omay I rejoice in the lord in my youth and let my soul take hold to truth."
Medium
Silk
Linen
Extent
11.75x8.5 in.
Identifier
1.138
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