Mourning sampler, Ann Crosley, Medium: silk and wool embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave foundation, Seven figures in the center all dressed in a 17th century manner. Memorial urns at each side 'Joseph Crosley died Sep 2 1814 aged 57 years' and 'Sarah Daughter of Joseph Crosley who died Sept 19 1831 aged 30 years.' In center 'Ann Crosley her work May 8 1828.' Picture may have been started at one date and finished at another as there is a great variation in the size of stitches., Ireland and USA, 1828 with later additions, embroidery & stitching, Mourning

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