1885 Sampler Eagle Motif "E Pluribus Unum" Alphabet Numbers Anchor Della Age 17

Description

This is an original framed sampler from 1885.  It was made by "Della Age 17".  It features a big pink eagle with a banner stating "E Pluribus Unum" in his beak.  There are chickens on either side of the eagle.  It has 2 alphabets and a row of numbers.  I would like to know the name of the stitch used throughout.  The framed sampler is 17" by 16 & 1/2".  There is glass over the sampler and I have not taken the piece apart.  I can seen some darkened places and some that looks as if they have been darned or a rather poor attempt made at patching several worned spots.  Overall it makes a great impression with very good color, an unusual motif and size.