Sampler c. 1940

This sampler, created around 1940 by Charles Roadman, depicts a floral motif stitched in colorful threads on a beige fabric. The piece features a butterfly, hummingbird, and various flowers. The sampler includes a label signed by the original stitcher, Ann Maria Kultz, who completed the piece in 1833. This sampler is a fine example of embroidery, a popular craft that allows for intricate patterns and designs to be created with needle and thread.