Carter, Welthy Ann

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Maker
Carter, Welthy Ann
Date made
1818
Origin
Old Saybrook, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Carter family record done in a two tier double saw tooth stitched square with a spray of roses and rose buds at the top, a flower with leaves in each bottom corner and a 5 petaled flower with leaves at the center bottom. Sampler is unfinished. //
Inscription
REGISTER / Of Samuel Carters Family He Was / Born July 10th 1779 and Married ** / Betsy Redfield Oct 3 1803 She Was / Born Sep 19th 1786 and by her he hath / the following children viz / Names Births Deaths / Betsy Maria born Feb 7th 1805 / Welthy Ann born Dec 28 1806 / Susan Amelia born Oct 31th 1808 / Grace Redfield born Aug 6th 1810 / Caroline Matilda born Aug 13th 1813 / Mary Jeanette born Aug 13 1816 / Harriet Augusta born July 31 181 / Aurelia Phebe / Mr Mrs / died died / (At the bottom of the square): Executed by Welthy Ann Carter Say Brook October(?) 1818 //
Length Without Frame
18 3/8"
Length With Frame
19 1/2"
Width Without Frame
18 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
18 3/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Donated by Samuel Carter family.
Owner
Old Saybrook Historical Society, Old Saybrook, CT
Owner Private
Old Saybrook Historical Society