Small sampler embroidered in navy, light blue, green, brown, and white silk thread on ecru linen ground; begins with capital letters A-G in top row [with 2 "B"s]; next row: H-P [with no "J"]; next row: Q-V [with Q like a backwards P, 2 "U"s and 2 "V"s]; next row: W-Z and "&. A B"; next row: C-K [with no "J"]; next row: L-S [with Q like a backwards P]; next row: T-Z [with backwards Y]; followed by "Hannah Woodward Is my Name Newton/ Ja [?] July. 25. 1793"; simple geometric and stylized floral pattern borders; stitches include cross, satin, long, and hem. Accession number applied to back of frame only.* Dimensions of sampler below; frame measures 15 1/8 x 10 3/4 x 3/4 (depth does not include wire and screw eyes on back).
