Lydia Davis Graffam Sampler

Name/Title

Lydia Davis Graffam Sampler

Description

Sampler sewn by Lydia Davis Graffam. Embroidered with rows of letters and numbers. Simple line border. Red, green, white, and brown silk thread on homespun linen.

Made/Created

Artist

Lydia Davis Graffam

Date made

1817

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embroidered

Location

Bottom of sampler

Transcription

"Lydia Davis Born in Lewiston the 28th of March 1795. Daniel W. Graffam Born Sept. 7th 1794."

Notes

Also embroidered with letters and numbers

Dimensions

Width

34 cm

Length

34 cm

Color

Brown, Red, Green, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Stains