L. Grant, Harriet L.

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Maker
L. Grant, Harriet L.
Date made
1830
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase 26 letters plus ampersand. & lowercase. Cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Charles Grant born April 25th 1782 / Hannah McNeil born July 8th 1785 / and were married June 12th 1809 / Charles W. Grant born (sic) April 28th 1810 / David M. Grant born August 11th 1812 / Harriet L. Grant born Septbr 9th 1814 / John M. grant born June 14th 1817 / On L): What that ????????? charm the eye / Soon must these colours fade and die / But locht immortal mind must live / And the dread wreck of time survive (On R): Charles Grant died / March 10th 1821 / Aged 38 / years //
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1914-15-34
Owner
Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
Owner Private
Litchfield Historical Society