Sweet Home of my Childhood

Sweet Home of my Childhood

Estimated Date Stitched:
1877

Estimated Age of Stitcher:
18

School and/or Teacher:

Name of Stitcher:
Sarah Jane Forward

Type of Sampler:
other*
*cross stitch on perforated paper

Size of Sampler:
Width: 8in
Height: 7in

✔︎ Framed

Description:

reframing suggested

Condition: Good

Description of condition:

Fabric Type:
Paper

Approximate thread count:
16

Embroidery thread type:
cotton

Number of letters:

Case:

Description of alphabets:

Number of sets of numerals:

Description of numerals:

Borders:

Motifs:

Type of stitches: Cross

Name or initials on sampler:

Verse or Inscription:

Sweet Home of my Childhood

1877

Owner / Donor Story:

This sampler was completed by Sarah Jane Forward in 1877.  Sarah Jane was born Nov 16 1859 in Grand Bank to Robert Forward and Mary Forsey.

Other Information:

Photographs

No. of photographs: Number of photographs: 1

Description of photographs:

Reference numbers: (Museum, archive or other references associated with sampler)

If you have more info about this sampler, please contact us at samplers@eac-acb.ca