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."
