Beardsley

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Maker
Beardsley
Date made
mid 19th century
Origin
Ohio(?) US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets. Numbers 1-9. A few small motifs of a tree, flowers. Simple stitched lines and narrow border.
Inscription
David Beardsley was born March 9th 1811 / Mellona Sperry was born December 18th 1809 / Were Married November 27th 1833 / Juliet Mary Beardsley was born April 4th 1836 / Died September 11th 1838 / Purliet Sperry B (Sampler is unfinished) //
Length Without Frame
22.5"
Width Without Frame
16"
Historical Owner
#7096-10 Gift of Mrs. Edwin A. Fricke
Owner
Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, NE