Badger, Ann Marie (age 10)

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Maker
Badger, Ann Marie (age 10)
Date made
1828
Origin
Kittery, ME (?) US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton or Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets. Numbers 1-12. Each row separated by a simple cross bands. Lower half of sampler has two columns and an arch with the family record listed beneath. A basket of flowers and a tree adorn each side with a geometric pattern across the bottom. Strawberry border all 4 sides.
Inscription
Mr. Samuel Badger married to / Miss Apphia M. Fernald July 19 1817 / Births / Ann M Badger born June 29 1818 / Frances E Badger born March 20 1820 / Samuel A Badger born August 5 1822 / George W Badger born March 19 1825 / Apphia A Badger born august 11 1826 / / / Wrought by Ann Marie Badger Aged 10 August 9 1828 //
Length Without Frame
25 1/2"
Length With Frame
32 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
24 1/2"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. J. Michael Hughes