mourning cross stitch

1839 memorial cross stitch

This 1839 cross stitch embroidered picture commemorates the death of Sarah Jane Silcox who died March 24, 1839 at age 13. Wool embroidery yarn on a cotton background was used. https://www.si.edu/object/mourning-sampler:chndm_1981-28-142

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