Marking samplers were done by young English girls in poor circumstances who hoped to find employment in the homes of the well-to-do, where they might be in charge of the linens of the family. The marking sampler was a combination resume and portfolio, showing the girl's prowess at linen marking and mending.

This sampler is a colorful resume of alphabets and borders.

The stitch count is approximately 105 by 140. Stitched on 28 count linen, the design measures approximately 7 by 10 inches; on 36 count, approximately 6 by 8 inches.