Original cotton on linen sampler framed with a 12 line manuscript poem dated 1827

American(?). Framing is later than the manuscript or sampler.. Overall very good; sampler mounted at corners; paper, spot mounted, is torn and rumpled at the margins.. Oblong sampler (with hemmed, irregular, border) offering 5 lines of alphabets in differing styles and a sewn signature measuring appx. 120 x 330 mm. Accompanied by a dated manuscript poem entitled "Who is she" signed "Anonymous" and dated June 20,1827. There is an indeterminate signature (most likely not that of Ms Giles) at the base. The paper has letter seals and bears an incomplete remnant of a watermark: " ... & R"

An intriguing combination for a remembrance (memorial?) to a past ("I knew her ...."). The poem recounts disappointment in unfulfilled promises. See Ring Collection Catalog.