| FREELOVE HAZARD 1792 |
| This sampler was probably made in Rhode Island, a poor sister, perhaps, to the magnificent creations coming out of the girls' schools in Newport, Providence and Bristol at this same period, but bearing some similar "signatures". The squat, long-tailed bird at the top appears on many of the more famous Rhode Island examples, as well as more elaborate versions of the vining floral border, springing from a lower
central cartouche (or vase) upon which is inscribed the maker's name, age, or other relevant information. Originally stitched on a coarse homespun linen with silk flosses, the reproduction, worked on 25 count unbleached linen, will very closely approximate the size of the original sampler, at 7-1/2"x11-1/2". It is worked entirely in cross stitch over one and two threads of linen. |
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Origin and date: Rhode Island 1792
Rated: Beginning
Linen count and finished size: 25 count, 7-1/2"x11-1/2"
Stitches: Entirely cross stitch over one and two threads of linen
Source:
Kit with cotton floss: $30.00
Kit with silk floss: $55.00
Graph only $10.00
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