Chance, Anna Isabella (age 11)

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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