Melisa Usher, 1829. #SA000010

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Melisa Usher, 1829

Sampler Archive ID:	SA000010
Maker:	Melisa Usher
Maker Birthplace:	Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island
Maker Age:	years
Place Made:
Year Made:	1829
Decade Made:	1820-1829
Owner:	Rhode Island Historical Society
Accession Number:	1840.1.19
Contributor:	Rhode Island Historical Society

Physical Characteristics

Object type:

Sampler

Needlework techniques:

Embroidery

Shape:

Wide rectangle

Object Dimensions:

7.12 H x 17.2 W (inches)

Framed Dimensions:

There is no frame.

Borders:

Decorative Bands:

None

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Cartouches: No

Text types:

Alphabet, Number series, Personal name, Place name, Date

Text medium:

Stitched

Click to View Text Transcription:

                     August 14, 1829
Wrought by Melisa Usher in the 12 year of her
age Smithfield August 24 1829

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Scenes/Pictures:

None

Ground:

Linen

Ground Condition:

Wear:
Cleanliness: Stained Spotted
Loss: none noted

Thread:

Silk

Thread Colors Front:

Black

Thread Condition:

Borders: Intact
Text: Intact

Other Materials:

None

Stitch Types:

Cross

Thread Count:

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Horizontal:

Maker History

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Birth Location:	object County: Providence State: Rhode Island
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Object Details