Name/Title
Lydia Davis Graffam SamplerDescription
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 GraffamDate made
1817Time Period
early 19th centuryPlace
State/Province
MaineCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
EmbroideredLocation
Bottom of samplerTranscription
"Lydia Davis Born in Lewiston the 28th of March 1795. Daniel W. Graffam Born Sept. 7th 1794."Notes
Also embroidered with letters and numbersColor
Brown, Red, Green, WhiteCondition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Stains