Textile - Needlework Sampler of Davis family

From Madison Historical Society

1816 (Date manufactured/created)

Silk on Linen

LISTS BIRTHS AND DEATHS OF THE DAVIS FAMILY 1733 - 1814. WORK IS SIGNED: "MARTHA DAVIS [ MOTHER OF WILLIAM HALE] AGED 10 OCTOBER THE 8.1816". 2 WILLOWS AND 2 URNS ON PEDESTALS AT BOTTOM. GREEN VINE AROUND BORDER. ONE OF PAIR WITH 68.1.10. 16 X 17 1/2 (SIGHT) 19 3/4 X 20 3/4 (FRAME).  Silk on linen, donated by Mrs L.J. Davis.

Accession/ID Number 68.1.10