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Davis, Sarah C. (age 12)

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Maker
Davis, Sarah C. (age 12)
Date made
1816
Origin
CT (?) US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Lists the births and deaths of the WHEELWRIGHT family from 1731 to 1800. Two willows and two urns on pedestals at the bottom. Green vine border. (Note: sampler is one of a pair with #1818).
Inscription
SARAH C. DAVIS AGED 12 1816
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
19 3/4"
Width Without Frame
17"
Wdith With Frame
20 3/4"
Historical Owner
#68.1.9 Donated by Mrs. L. J. Raymond
Owner
Madison Historical Society, Madison, CT
Owner Private
Madison Historical Society