Needlework Sampler, Wheelwright Family

From Madison Historical Society

1816 (Date manufactured/created)

Silk on Linen

NEEDLEWORK MOUNTED ON CLOTH BACKING. LISTS BIRTHS AND DEATHS OF THE WHEELWRIGHT FAMILY. DATES RANGE FROM 1731 TO 1800. WORK IS SIGNED "SARAH C. DAVIS AGED 12.1816". 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).
donated by Mrs. L.J. Raymond

Accession/ID Number 68.1.9

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Subjects

• Needlework
• Samplers