Grason, Emma L.

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Maker
Grason, Emma L.
Date made
1870
Origin
Baltimore, MD US
Stitches
Cross, Herringbone
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Numbers 17 and 7-9. Various cross bands. A very colorful sampler. Narrow border all four sides. Done at St Frances Academy, Baltimore, MD.
Inscription
Worked by Emma L / Grason St Frances Academy //
Length Without Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
15"
Historical Owner
Oblate Sisters of Providence
Owner
Oblate Sister of Providence, Halethorpe, MD
Owner Private
Oblate Sisters of Providence Archives
Name of School
Saint Frances School for Colored Girls, Baltimore, MD