Grant , Caroline

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Maker
Grant , Caroline
Date made
1870
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase 26 letters plus ampersand. Lowercase and script each 26 letters. Numbers 1-10. Hem stitch border all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
David M Grant born Aug 11th 1812 / Caroline B Judd born Aug 8th 1831 / and were married June 6th 1860 / Charles Henry A Grant born March 23td 1862 / Fannie Lucretia Grant born Aug 27th 1864 / Caroline B Grant died Nov 7th 1865 //
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Width Without Frame
16 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1914-15-33
Owner
Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
Owner Private
Litchfield Historical Society