Lot 0041

American Marking Sampler by Betsy Ann Cornwell

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American Marking Sampler by Betsy Ann Cornwell

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Description

A very nice American Marking Sampler by Betsy Ann (Elizabeth) Cornwell, aged 12.The sampler dates c. 1828 because Betsy stitched that she was born April 26, 1816. The sampler includes the names of her parents: Mary Chase and John Cornwell, Betsy Ann’s formal name (Elizabeth) and lots of family initials (along the bottom 2 rows). There is a “block" alphabet across the top and a larger script alphabet in the second and third rows, along with a lower case alphabet in the third row. The sampler is stitched in 2 colors (tan and green) and Betsy took great care to (mostly) alternate colors every 2 letters. Measures 16 3/4” x 9 1/2” (sight). Frame size is 17 3/4” x 10 1/2”.

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Condition

The sampler is in very fine condition: no rips, tears, etc, only some very minor stains across the top row of letters, but there is no stitch loss. A simple, but impressive American Marking Sampler.