Father Mother Henry Abbie Alden Lucy / Albion Julia Henry Albert Enlen(?) Diantha / Louise Lucretia Judit(?) Henrietta F ? ett ? Charles / Loredz Charles Lucey Fisrey ? Estelle M nar se ? / E....in Juliet Lalia Made By / D.H.C. //

Maker

Edwards, Diantha (age 22)

Date made

1859

Origin

Woodstock, ME S

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Perforated Paper

Embroidery Thread

Cotton, Hair

Predominent Motif

Sampler is divided into 30 small squares. 15 of the squares contain a small plot with a cross. 2 contain a design of 5 small circles with 4 leaf sprays. At the bottom R and L a small tree. The last square is for the makers name. No border.

Inscription

Father Mother Henry Abbie Alden Lucy / Albion Julia Henry Albert Enlen(?) Diantha / Louise Lucretia Judit(?) Henrietta F ? ett ? Charles / Loredz Charles Lucey Fisrey ? Estelle M nar se ? / E....in Juliet Lalia Made By / D.H.C. //

Historical Owner

#1945

Owner

Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME

Owner Private

Maine Historical Society