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
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