Mary Ann Batty 1841 Paper Chart German Sampler Worked circa 1835–1836 by nine-year-old

Worked circa 1835–1836 by nine-year-old Mary Noah of Portsea

14/28 count - design size is 19

each cut approximately 14" x 17"

Fabric size: 13 inches (33cm) wide by 14 inches (36cm) high this includes 3 inches (8cm) allowance on all sides for finishing or framing

This sampler has quite a bit of loss due to the wool threads

Mary Ann Batty 1841 Paper Chart German Sampler Worked circa 1835–1836 by nine-year-oldMary Ann Batty is a sampler from England. She was born June 10th 1832 in Netherthong, Yorkshire, England. Her father was Charles and her mother was Betty (Elizabeth Brierley) Betty Batty. She was the second oldest of nine children. I wonder if she chose that verse because her little sisters Emma (age 5) and Hannah (age1) passed away that same year. Mary Ann only lived to age 23 and died on December 24th 1855. The original was stitched on linen using