- Maker
- Chance, Anna Isabella (age 11)
- Date made
- 1845
- Origin
- Kent County, MD US
- Stitches
- Cross,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: uppercase complete. Sampler is divided into three vertical panels. The two side panels are divided into rows and filled with l flower motifs, plants, birds, and baskets of flowers. The family names are listed in the wide center panel. Double arcaded flower border separates each panel and borders the sampler on all four sides.
- Inscription
- (Upper L) Anna Isabella / Chance was / Born 1834 / (On the R: uppercase alphabet / (Center panel): William Chance Was Born / 1809 April 29 my Fathers age / Lydia Chance Was Born 1813 / November 29 my Mother - / Anna Isabella Chance Was - / Born 1834 October 10 my Work / John Cannon Chance Was / Born 1837 January 13 my brothe (above)r / William James Chance Was / Born 1840 Febuary 26 my bro / Albret Chance Was Born 1841 / November 16 my brother / 1845 //
- Length Without Frame
- 15"
- Width Without Frame
- 25"
- Historical Owner
- Historical Society purchase
- Owner
- Kent County Historical Society, Chestertown, MD
- Owner Private
- Kent County Historical Society