Schoolgirl needlework sampler, attributed to Kentucky; stitched by Sally Judd circa 1845. Silk on linen, the upper half with 2 upper case alphabets (one in script) and 1 lower case alphabet, name with 4 other small characters to the side (faded and illegible), over a lower half with flowers and flowering baskets, and a Federal style two story home flanked by two trees, two dogs, and two birds in bushes. Framed under glass in a later wood frame. Sight: 11" H x 9 3/8" W. Framed: 14" H x 12 1/2" W. Accompanying the sampler is a packet of genealogical information for Sally Judd, born Green County, Kentucky, June 18, 1834. Miss Judd married Josiah Davenport (also spelled Dabenport/Debenport) August 15, 1856 in Green County and had at least two children. They had moved to Jackson County, Missouri by 1900, and Sally died in 1904. The packet also includes a copy of a death inventory of "articles set off to Sallie Davenport widow of J.S. Davenport."

Thread loss and repair at center. An initial appears to have been removed between stitcher's first and last name. Scattered small spots of light staining/discoloration to ground. Fading throughout. Not examined out of frame.