Stow, Heroine

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Maker
Stow, Heroine
Date made
ca. 1815-1825
Origin
Conway, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
Two columns on a large base are joined by an arch with seven hearts. A row of 10 tree like motifs on the outside of each column. Across the top a central tree with a basket of flowers on each side. At the bottom a large basket of fruit, a row of six trees and two small baskets of fruit.
Inscription
(Across the top on L): F A M I L Y (On R): R E G I S T E R / (Three circles): (On L): William / Stow born / June 9th / 1774 (In the center): They / were married / Feb 11th / 1799 (On R): Polly / Huxford born / Aug the 23d / 1782 / (In centered square): NAMES BIRTHS NAMES DEATHS / Angelica Aug 12th 1799 / Angelica Oct 10th 1799 / William FRedrick Oct 29 1800 William Fredric Jan / 6th 1801 / Heroine Dec 15th 1801 / Franklin July 7th 1804 / Henry Clinton 15th Oct 1806 Henry Clinton June 15th 1808 / Statira Statria / Achsah Seers April 7th 1812 / Statira May 7th 1814 / William Ralston Apr 27 1818 William Ralston Nov 11th 1845 (Across the bottom): WROUGHT BY HEROINE STOW AD 18 ?? (Note: it appears that Heroine returned to her sampler at a later date and filled in the date information.
Owner
Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, MA
Owner Private
Historic Deerfield