Graham, Eliza

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Maker
Graham, Eliza
Date made
1878
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J and Z. Numbers 1-(1)0 and Roman numerals to X. Various cross bands. Lower half of sampler has motifs of a rooster, peacock, fox, horse, small tree on L, pots of flowers, one crown and one coronet.
Inscription
(n center): Eliza Guthrie Graham. April 1878 (At the bottom): To grow beside my native bower / And blossom near my cotill / Cultivate a little flower / They call forget me not. //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
14 1/2"
Historical Owner
(page 89) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss